Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph

Audemars Piguet’s new addition to its Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph assortment is a 41mm design in 18-carat yellow gold, drawing inspiration from the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin mannequin launched for the gathering’s fiftieth anniversary in 2022. This timepiece sports activities a yellow gold-toned Grande Tapisserie dial, enriched with a smoked gradient impact that elegantly contrasts with its gold counters, powered by the Calibre 4401 with a flyback operate. This up to date interpretation seamlessly merges cutting-edge expertise with the basic attract of yellow gold.

The dial of this new mannequin radiates with a yellow gold tone, deepened by a smoked gradation that lends the Grande Tapisserie sample—an array of finely crafted truncated pyramids—a fascinating depth and luster. Achieved by meticulous handcrafting, this impact is the results of a black varnish utilized from the dial’s edge to its heart, demanding precision and talent for a flawless execution.

Accentuating the dial’s gradient are three gold-toned counters positioned strategically throughout its floor, complemented by utilized hour-markers and central arms, all common from 18-carat yellow gold and completed with luminescent coating for enhanced visibility. The minute scale, printed in white, contrasts strikingly towards the dial’s darker periphery, whereas the 24-carat gold “Audemars Piguet” signature at 12 o’clock, electroplated with black rhodium, provides a distinguished contact. A date show between 4 and 5 o’clock integrates seamlessly into the dial’s design.

Reflecting on its heritage, the Royal Oak’s enterprise into yellow gold started in 1977, catering initially to a feminine viewers with designs by Jacqueline Dimier. Since then, regardless of the rise and short-term eclipse by pink gold, yellow gold has made a resurgence, capturing the eye of luxurious watch lovers as soon as extra.

The 2024 Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph is sculpted solely in 18-carat yellow gold, from its iconic octagonal bezel to the built-in bracelet, that includes a mixture of satin-finished surfaces and mirror-polished chamfers that play with mild, complemented by the polished white gold screws that punctuate the bezel, offering a putting visible distinction.

At the guts of this Royal Oak mannequin beats the Calibre 4401, Audemars Piguet’s foremost built-in chronograph motion, distinguished by its column wheel and vertical clutch system. This mixture enhances the chronograph’s precision whereas together with a flyback operate, permitting successive measurements with out the necessity to cease and reset, showcasing the model’s dedication to innovation. The motion’s complexity and the craftsmanship behind the 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight are seen by the sapphire caseback, displaying the beautiful finishes that adorn the Calibre 4401.