Audemars Piguet Creates An Exclusive Timepiece for an Outstanding Driver
By Joe Vangieri • May 12th, 2008 • Category: Audemars Piguet, News Brazilian champion Rubens Barrichello has been competing successfully on Formula One race tracks
since 1993. Ranked five times among the top five in the world championship, including two runner-up
titles in 2002 and 2004, 61 podium finishes, 510 points, nine wins and 13 pole positions, the Brazilian
champion has had a remarkable career. His latest achievement is to break the record for the most F1
Grand Prix entries, a title held for the past 14 years by Riccardo Patrese, with 256 races. The Istanbul
Grand prix, on May 11th, will mark the 257th start of Rubens Barrichello’s career.
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Audemars Piguet first unveiled its Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello chronograph in
2006, in tribute to the well-known Brazilian racing driver, showcasing the watch to the local and
international press in the wonderful city of Istanbul. The Turkish city provides the backdrop to
Mr Barrichello’s latest achievement, in 2008, as he breaks the record for the most Grand Prix
entries. Audemars Piguet has designed an exclusive timepiece to celebrate its ambassador’s
outstanding career.
The exclusive timepiece made especially for the Brazilian champion is in keeping with the Royal Oak
Offshore Rubens Barrichello collection, conveying its key qualities. The unique design draws on the
world of motor racing to create a subtle blend of F1 finesse and fine watchmaking, featuring a bezel
adorned with eight screws reminiscent of engine screws, a bezel joint in the image of a ventilated disc
brake, strap attachments in the shape of pedals, a crown akin to a gear cog and pushpieces in the
form of an air extractor. The exclusive watch also boasts a pink-gold case, boldly blended with titanium
studs, pushpieces and crown protector. The watch back carries the inscription “R. Barrichello – 257 –
New Grand Prix Record”, showing the Rubens Barrichello logo and name of the timepiece.
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