Audemars Piguet, the globally acclaimed watchmaker is giving birth to another grand creation, the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup Limited Edition Royal Oak Chronograph. This stunning timepiece marks a continuous partnership between a world's superior horse racing host and the world renowned Swiss watchmaker.

Audemars Piguet limits the production of the watch to just 100 pieces worldwide. This signifies the exceptional quality of the timepiece and the race. The limited edition Royal Oak chronograph has always aroused the interest of collectors.

The timepiece demonstrates once again the perfect harmony between the finest craftsmanship and the sharpest accuracy. It is even more precious thanks to the precision guaranteed by the 2385 selfwinding calibre and the 21,600 vibrations per hour cadence of balance, which also features a 40-hour power reserve.

Its pink gold case, together with the unique blue dial and 8 diamond indexes display everlasting elegance, while the chronograph function with small seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour counters provides the most accurate counter of time. "Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2009 Limited Edition" and the event logo are engraved on the back. The watch truly reflects the three core values of the brand: Tradition, Excellence and Daring. This timeless art piece will be sold at HK$278,000.

To celebrate the start of a new decade on the sponsorship of the QE II Cup, Audemars Piguet will host a Welcome Party in partner with Hong Kong Jockey Club on April 24, 2009. It promises to be a star-studded gala evening with horse owners, jockeys and celebrities in attendance.

The AP QE II Cup has long become one of the most important competitions in the horse racing world. It has enthralled racing enthusiasts, become renowned around the world and synonymous with Audemars Piguet's sponsorship. This has been one of the exclusive World Series Championship race meetings since 2002, a race whose name still burns bright.

Audemars Piguet takes its passion for watchmaking into helping to create a perfect world-class horse-racing event.

AUDEMARS PIGUET QE II CUP 2009 EVENTS CALENDAR

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2009 Barrier Draw
Date : April 23, 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Venue: Park Court , Pacific Place 1, 88 Queensway, Admiralty

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup Race Day
Date : April 26, 2009 (Sunday)
Venue: Shatin Racecourse