Audemars Piguet watches tend to be more expensive than Rolex watches due to the higher quality materials and craftsmanship that go into each one Audemars Piguet ranks among the exalted “grand trilogy” of Swiss high horology alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. The road to that reputation spans over 140 years of mastery in complications, artisanal finish, and production of iconic models. More than the home of the legendary Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, and Renaud et Papi’s grand complications, Audemars Piguet is the largest Swiss watchmaking brand still owned and guided by members of the original founding families.