Head honcho of watchmaker Audemars Piguet unfazed by strong reaction to its new Code 11.59 collection

Audemars Piguet CEO Francois-Henry Bennahmias says neither he nor the company responded to any of the comments on the luxury watchmaker's new Code 11.59 collection. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
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SINGAPORE - Mr Francois-Henry Bennahmias straightens up in his seat, squares his shoulders and thrusts out his chest.

"How would you describe me as a person? Would you describe me as somebody who is weak or a fighter?" asks the flamboyant head honcho of luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet at the brand's two-storey boutique in Liat Towers in Orchard Road.

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