Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked

Audemars Piguet has launched a novel iteration of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked encased in an progressive 18k alloy generally known as “sand gold.” This new entry within the Royal Oak lineage retains the hallmark 41mm case dimension and 10.6mm thickness of its stainless-steel precursor unveiled in 2022 however introduces the distinctive hue and materials properties of sand gold.

Sand gold, distinguished by its mix of pure gold, copper, and palladium, provides a heat but subdued color that fluctuates between rose and white gold relying on the lighting. This distinctive color profile goals to supply a extra nuanced and fewer saturated various to conventional rose gold alloys, aligning with preferences for a extra understated heat in metallic aesthetics. The alloy’s identify, impressed by the luminescent qualities of sand dunes underneath daylight, speaks to its distinctive look and the progressive strategy Audemars Piguet takes in the direction of materials design in horology.

The Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked includes a case and built-in bracelet meticulously crafted from sand gold, accentuated by the Royal Oak’s iconic octagonal bezel, fixed with eight white gold screws. The design features a signed crown at 3 o’clock, flat sapphire crystals on each the dial aspect and case again, and provides water resistance as much as 50 meters, safeguarding the watch in opposition to on a regular basis publicity to water.

At the center of this beautiful timepiece is the skeletonized Caliber 2972 automated motion, working at a frequency of 21,600vph (3 Hz) and providing an influence reserve of about 65 hours. Unlike its stainless-steel counterpart, the Caliber 2972 within the sand gold model undergoes a sand gold galvanic remedy for the bridges, harmoniously integrating with the watch’s general aesthetic. This remedy is complemented by rhodium-plated elements and a 22k pink gold rotor, additionally completed in rhodium, enhancing the two-tone visible depth of the motion.

The open-worked design, a trademark of Audemars Piguet’s craft, permits for an unobstructed view of the interior mechanics, together with the outstanding flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, serving as a fascinating focus. The lack of a standard dial redirects consideration to the intricacies of the motion, with the model’s emblem printed on the underside of the crystal to take care of the symmetrical and uncluttered visible stream. Priced at 250,000 CHF, roughly USD 285,000, the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked in sand gold is a restricted version, luxurious addition to Audemars Piguet’s ongoing assortment.