Hublot

While the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak dates back to 1972, the bolder Royal Oak Offshore first saw daylight 21 years later in 1993. The 42-mm Offshore was designed by Emmanuel Gueit. It is said that Stephen Urquhart, then a manager at Audemars Piguet and later CEO of Omega, asked Gueit to come up with something special for the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak. Not everyone was happy with the daring and large design of the Royal Oak Offshore, but in 1993 it was finally introduced to the public.

The Swiss watch brand, Hublot, has earned a reputation as a modern-day luxury brand that appeals to a wider audience. Over the years, the brand has been able to drum up interest from many people that might not have otherwise connected with the conservative watch industry. Hublot has managed to reach new audiences by creating unusual partnerships with people, teams, and charities from the worlds of music, sports, art, and fashion.