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Soccer star Lionel Messi joins the world of Audemars Piguet and its 135 years of history. Understandably proud to be welcoming him, Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk salutes the arrival of this exceptional personality who has successively overcome life's various trials to reach the peak of his art: "The man is simply fascinating �C precisely because he has managed to develop the skills that have made him the accomplished sportsman we now know. These skills clearly extend beyond the technical sphere. He has had to find the necessary inner resources to turn adversity into an ally, since his early life was not exactly rosy. Difficulties have clearly forged his character and his intelligence. He has learned to transform his weaknesses into strengths, as confirmed by his multiple successes." From his earliest childhood in Argentina, Lionel Messi enjoyed kicking a ball through the streets of his hometown of Rosario. His family quickly sensed "Leo's" potential, but when he was just 10 years old, a doctor diagnosed a hormonal disease that affected the growth of this budding player. After researching which Argentinean club could help him to develop his football career, Leo's family enrolled him for recruitment testing at FC Barcelona in Spain. He was admitted to the Masia, the Bar?a training centre, which agreed to cover his training as well as his medical care expenses. In 2001, the entire family therefore left Argentina to settle in Catalonia in order to follow Messi's first steps on the Camp Nou football pitch. Lionel Messi is currently a striker for the legendary FC Barcelona and for his national team, where he wears the legendary N�� 10 shirt �C the emblematic number of the world's greatest footballers�� Such a life journey was bound to be meaningful to Audemars Piguet. The 135-year history of the manufacture has also been punctuated by many obstacles. Audemars Piguet has overcome them and in doing so as acquired the kind of competence it now sees in Lionel Messi. Keenly aware of what such knowledge entails and of the power to effect change that it encompasses, both Lionel Messi and Audemars Piguet are concerned with passing it on to younger generations in preparing for the future. Lionel Messi does so through his new "Fundac��on Leo Messi" created in 2009, and Audemars Piguet through its own foundation. This shared vision will be the driving force behind several social projects that the two partners will be jointly developing over the coming years. As Messi explains, "I am trying to use my fame to raise public awareness of the distress of women and children around the world! You have to believe in yourself and never lose sight of your dreams�� but sometimes our dreams need a little helping hand. It's a real joy and a great honor for me to join a prestigious family such as that of Audemars Piguet, which I have long admired. This is the start of a beautiful human adventure based on strong shared values and vision." To Audemars Piguet "family", Leo Messi becomes the first footballer to associate his name with that of a prestigious Swiss watch brand.

The timepiece maker Audemars Piguet is excited to deliver its new Jules Audemars Dual Time Automatic watch, characterized by u***takable style.The amazing creation comes packaged in an 18-carat rose gold case, round in shape. Water-resistant down to 20 meters, it has a diameter of 41 mm and stands 9.25 mm in height.The architecture of the new Audemars Piguet watch incorporates a bezel, manufactured from the same material. The case-back is equipped with a sapphire glass.At 3 o'clock, the case features a delicate winding crown. It perfectly harmonizes with refined lugs, which open out into a hand-sewn black alligator leather strap with large square scales.The strap terminates in a folding clasp, crafted from 18-carat rose gold.Embraced by the case is an attractive dial, which proudly reveals its black spirit. Designed in the Jules Audemars' signature style, it comprises graceful hour-markers, which coordinate well with a white minute track. Circulating serenely over them are hours and minutes hands, sculptured in 18-carat rose gold.Additionally set within the dial of the new Jules Audemars Dual Time Automatic watch are 4 counters. A date indication is ensured in a sub-dial, arranged between 2 and 3 o'clock. A 12-hour GMT display is skillfully featured at 6 o'clock.The second time-zone is overlapped with a day/night indicator, placed between 7 and 8 o'clock. Completing the impeccable design of the watch face is a power reserve gauge at 9 o'clock. Protecting the dial is a high-grade glare-proofed sapphire crystal.The absolute precision of the timepiece is guaranteed by a Swiss made JLC 889-based AP Caliber 2329/2846 movement. It has 29.92 mm in diameter and stands 4.90 mm in height. Adorned with 33 jewels, the mechanism beats to the rhythm of 28,800 vibrations per hour and supplies a 38-hour power reserve.Both in its elegant aesthetic and exceptionally refined profile, the new Audemars Piguet watch meets the highest standards in terms of comfort and readability.