About Sébastian Vivas
In 2001, Sébastian Vivas obtained his Master’s in Modern History at the University of Neuchâtel. He went on to publish the history of the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie, a study awarded by the Fritz Kunz prize. From 2001 to 2012, Vivas served as Heritage Manager at Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he contributed to several exhibitions, publications, and to the creation of the in-house museum, named the Heritage Gallery, inaugurated in 2007.
Since 2012, he has acted as Heritage & Museum Director at Audemars Piguet, where he oversees the study, structuring, preservation, and communication of the brand’s heritage. He is assisted in this mission by a diverse team, which includes restoration watchmakers, historians, and archivists.
Among his notable contributions, Vivas directed the book “The Watch,” published for the 150th anniversary of the company. He also directed and co-authored the book “Audemars Piguet 20th Century Complicated Wristwatches,” published in 2018, and the web platform APChronicles, launched in 2022. He also managed the project of the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, which opened its doors in 2020, and continues to curate its permanent and temporary exhibitions. Lastly, he has curated a variety of exhibitions for the brand, among which are “Beyond Watchmaking” (Shanghai 2016, Tokyo 2019) and “The House of Wonders” (Shanghai 2025, Dubai 2025).
Carolina Navarro
2026-02-26 14:00:00