
Underscoring its tradition of participation with motor racing, Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has announced its sponsorship of young Swiss Formula 1 driver Sebastien Buemi. Buemi, 20, who hails from the Canton of Vaud, will undertake his first race of the 2009 season in Melbourne, Australia later this month piloting a Ferrari-engined Toro Rosso car. The partnership between Audemars Piguet watch and Buemi was officially formed on February 27, 2009.

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Audemars Piguet’s specialists have conducted a cutting-edge research and explored advanced technical paths, having given birth to the Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph. The timepiece will be available in a limited number of 120 pieces. The Audemars Piguet Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph watch has been inspired by motor sports and their ultra-light speed machines offering high-performance.The timepiece has smartly united three-dimensional design, innovative materials, and the brand’s proprietary movement animating a tourbillon, a chronograph and a 10-day power reserve.