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Knockoff Watches Wholesale Presents Francois-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet At The Park Avenue Armory Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Exhibit

Knockoff Watches Wholesale Curator Seth Semilof meets with Francois-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet at the Park Avenue Armory Royal Oak 40th Anniversary exhibit

Knockoff Watches Wholesale Presents Francois-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet At The Park Avenue Armory Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Exhibit


Knockoff Watches Wholesale got an inside look at last week’s Park Avenue Armory’s Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak 40th Anniversary exhibit

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Knockoff Watches Wholesale Curator Seth Semilof meets with Francois-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet at the Park Avenue Armory Royal Oak 40th Anniversary exhibit

As a huge fan of Audemars Piguet for the past four years, it was a pleasure to see President of Audemars Piguet Francois-Henry Bennahmias so excited for the opening. The exhibit is truly a remarkable event as it follows the evolution of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from the original 1972 timepiece to the most recent installment, along with all the top Audemars Piguet watches made since the brand’s inception.

This was very special moment for the brand. The exhibit in New York is taking the brand to another level and Audemars Piguet is being considered a true luxury powerhouse. Audemars Piguet and Haute Living have a very special relationship and being part of the preview was a very proud moment for us as well.

I also had the honor of attending the special Black Tie Gala to celebrate special exhibition. Guests toasting to the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak included Audemars Piguet’s CEO Philippe Merk, President CEO, North America, Francois-Henry Bennahmias, and Administrator, Olivier Audemars, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady, Ed Burns, Claude Nobs, hockey legend Sean Avery, John Simonian, producer/rapper Swizz Beatz, and former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber.

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Seth Semilof
Seth Semilof
Co-Founder COO · Knockoff Watches Wholesale
Seth Semilof co-founded Haute Living and, with business partner Kamal Hotchandani, launched Knockoff Watches Wholesale, the brands' luxury timepiece site, to educate buyers about the best watches in the world and to showcase the passion of collectors and the CEOs who lead the great maisons. His love of watches began early: a TAG Heuer at 13, an Omega at 16, and his first Rolex at 20. Through Knockoff Watches Wholesale he has been honored to visit the greatest watch manufactures in the world and meet the master watchmakers behind them. He has also personally featured private collections exclusive to Knockoff Watches Wholesale, taking readers inside the watch boxes of Kevin Hart, Carmelo Anthony, Tony Robbins and Swizz Beatz.
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