Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked
With such a busy dial, legibility is not ideal to say the least, but again, who's complaining when it looks this fucking good! It's all in line with what the original Royal Oak was all about: luxury and durability in one great watch. The result is a shimmering "frosted" look that glistens differently with every turn of the wrist. However, the technical procedure also has a visually appealing side effect: the balance wheel and spring are separated in such a way that one is visible from the dial side via the glare-proof sapphire crystal, and the other is visible from the caseback via another glare-proof sapphire crystal.
The brand will complement its Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked series with three new references in 41 mm and two in 37 mm, all displaying a rainbow bezel composed of multicoloured gemstones. Frosting and rainbows. ROYAL OAK DOUBLE BALANCE WHEEL OPENWORKED. Strap: Matching 18k gold bracelet. I think this is fantastic. Pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. But I'm so glad I let my irrational side take control of my pocketbook.
The two new 37 mm additions in pink and yellow gold join the white gold model that has already been in the catalogue for several years. 3 Gatsby, Phoenix 10. Back in 2016, the Double Balance Wheel Openworked hit the market and sent pretty big shockwaves through SIHH. Calibre 3132 © Audemars Piguet. 0 Premier 2021, Maestro 3. 5, Chronometre FB 1R. The movements haven't changed. The Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked which blends traditional savoir-faire, cutting-edge technology and highly contemporary design will be exclusively available in Audemars Piguet's Boutiques as of December 2020. The movements are also the primary way of differentiating the watches, at least in these press pictures.
25 mm White Side of the Moon, Speedmaster Moonwatch Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44. Movement: Automatic-winding. 1120-AV Dark Blue Aventurine Glass Silver Markers, Contemporaines Ref. I'm not a big fan of collaborations that seem forced or too literal (no prizes for guessing which watch I'm referring to). Audemars Piguet offers the new Royal Oaks in two sizes, 37mm and 41mm, of which there are three derivatives based on the metal of choice: white gold, rose gold or yellow gold.
Why This Watch Matters. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Technical Specifications and Price. 7, Quai des Bergues Midnight in Geneva, Quai des Bergues Midnight in Geneva S, Quai des Bergues No. Audemars Piguet is an official partner of The Watch Pages. Design in White Gold © Audemars Piguet. Bezel: Set with "rainbow-coloured" baguette-cut sapphires. All movements receive the best skeleton finishing in the business. If stickered at the time of purchase then stickers must be intact on return.
Payment can take up to 14 working days. The two balance wheels, assembled on the same axis, are visible from both sides of this precious watch, whose carefully skeletonised movement makes a subtle contrast. 1120-MA Tessellation Silver, Métiers d'Art Ref. Looking For Something Simpler? Collection: Royal Oak. My anxious mind never stops.
For a while now I've felt Audemars Piguet had been doing a good job releasing female pieces that grab the attention of men, but as equals, and not as objects of male affection. The watch did tarnish perhaps one shade darker after 2 years of almost daily wear. The watch was first released in a 41mm case that was either stainless steel or rose gold, and now the hand-finished caliber 3132 is available in a white gold case measuring 37mm. The watch's titanium caseback also presents a new engraving: "Royal Oak Double Balancier, " in honour of the complex mechanism ticking within. Each of the 32 baguette-cut gemstones composing the rainbow has been meticulously chosen to offer vivid hues, a smooth gradation and seamless harmony when combined. The objective in the making of this movement was to improve stability and precision, which it did. More details on This article has been written by Roberta Naas, founder of A Timely Perspective; and author of six books on watches. 1120-MW Meteorite, Contemporaines Ref. Audemars Piguet presents a new rainbow bezel set with 12 different types of multi-coloured gemstones, including ruby, tsavorite, emerald, topaz, tanzanite, amethyst and a variety of coloured sapphires. The signature Royal Oak octagonal bezel is finished with 32 baguette-cut gemstones, including rubies, sapphires and emeralds of various colours, to create the unique rainbow appearance. The anniversary watches featured a Frosted Gold finish created by Italian jewelry maker Carolina Bucci. 1120-07, Essentielles Ref. Superwatchman represents another exciting avenue for the watch industry.
A unisex piece but due to its size probably more suited for women or very small wrists, the AP Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel 'Rainbow' reference 15468BC is powered by the self-winding in-house calibre 3132. 1120-MA Royal Blue Black, Métiers d'Art Ref. 0 Regulator Power Reserve, Predator 2. While both watches are technically unisex pieces, I suspect that Audemars Piguet made this design choice to amplify the appeal of the 37mm pieces to women. It was inspired by a traditional hammered technique used by the city's craftsmen, where a diamond-tipped graver removes tiny amounts of gold to create minuscule pivots on the case surface. The only downside is the pronounced lack of availability, which means a massive premium-to-retail on the secondary market. Before we delve into all of the details on this watch, we want to mention one key point: it is 37mm in diameter – making it a perfect size for women. These watches use two balance wheels that are superimposed with opposite balance springs to even out the delivery of power and make the watch more accurate. Power reserve: 45 h. FUNCTIONS. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it with no signs of damage or wear. Number of parts: 245. The use of white gold makes the watch hefty which I enjoy. 1120-EU Sun Vibes, Contemporaines Ref.
Whereas Audemars Piguet's previous skeleton watch had only one balance wheel and balance spring, the new self-winding Caliber 3132 features two balance wheels and balance springs separated in height, but on a single axis. Her great-grandfather opened his jewelry workshop in Florence in 1885, where many innovative metalworking techniques were developed. The bright colours and finish of the bezel contrast against the granular, "diamond dust" case finish. Movement: Calibre 3132 In-house automatic. Assuming you can land one, the white or yellow gold versions are the most appealing. Totally confused, I made it down to the boutique, and then it all made sense. Key facts and price. Get the latest deals and more. It's an art, balancing aesthetics and function.
Skeleton finishing requires every single part to be polished to perfection, demonstrating Audemars Piguet's command of the arts while simultaneously pushing the price up. Much like the Van Cleef and Arpels Planétarium and Romain Gauthier Insight MicropRotor Lady, this is up there as a cool ladies' timepiece that is both beautiful and technically intriguing.