Swiss high-end watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to introduce a new version of its Royal Oak double balance hollow-out case, which combines an elegant black ceramic case and dial design to create a sharp contrast.
For the first time, the Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton watch is equipped with a black ceramic case and bracelet, both of which are handmade and alternately processed with satin polishing and polishing on the manufacturer’s trademark.
The black ceramic case provides an elegant environment for the redesigned black hollow dial and rose gold double balance wheel mechanism, visible on both sides of the watch. This patented innovation released by best Audemars Piguet in 2016 improves the accuracy and stability of the watch. By assembling two balance wheels and two hairsprings on the same shaft, the system can perfectly synchronize oscillations. The rose gold-plated hour markers and luminous hands, as well as the 22-carat rose gold oscillating weight visible on the back of the back cover, echo this self-regulating organ. The titanium back of this watch also uses a new engraving process: “Royal Oak Double Balancier” to commemorate the internal complex mechanical scale.
In addition, the blackened hollow bridge reveals rhodium-toned gear trains on both sides of the watch. Open work has been a feature of Audemars Piguet since the 1930s. It is an art that takes into account both aesthetics and function. Well-trained experts create the movement by starting from the final design and working backwards. Cut too little in the wrong place and it doesn’t look right. Too much tailoring can impair the function of the movement. Solving this problem requires proficiency in watchmaking technology, and a deep understanding of materials and finishing techniques.
Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openwork is a combination of traditional superb skills, cutting-edge technology and highly modern design.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked // 41 mm
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes and centre seconds.
CASE
Black ceramic case and screw-locked crown, titanium caseback, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water-resistant to 50 m.
DIAL
Openworked slate grey dial, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
BRACELET
Black ceramic bracelet with AP folding clasp.
MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 3132
Total diameter 26.59 mm (11 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness 5.57 mm
Number of jewels 38
Number of parts 245
Minimum guaranteed power reserve 45 hours
Frequency of balance wheel 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)
AUDEMARS PIGUET Spinning Flying Tourbillon Code 11.59 Clear Night Sky Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to reveal the two new requirements of Code 11.59 for Audemars Piguet’s automatic tourbillon watch. Their new dial design combines the sophistication of enamel with the sparkle of Aventurine glass, bringing a unique effect of starry sky.
Creatively blending varicose veins and enamel
To complement the complex architecture and countless details of the series, the manufacturer’s dial maker covered the gold dial of the case with shattered Aventurine glass and “Grand Feu” enamel to express creativity.
The uniqueness of each “Grand Feu” enamel dial lies in the organic properties of its materials, handmade techniques and unique cooking time. Mix a very thin layer of glass sand with water by hand, then apply it on the crushed Aventurine glass, and then heat it to over 800°C in a special oven. Repeat this process several times to achieve excellent transparency, depth and light. Each cooking requires a different temperature and time.
Black gold and pink gold
The first new model with a black Aventurine enamel dial as the hand-finished 18-carat rose gold hour markers, and the background of Arabic numerals and hands is illuminated by an 18-carat rose gold case. The flying tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock also presents a subtle rose gold hue. The complex hyperboloid sapphire crystal perfectly blends the curvature of the ultra-thin bezel, and magnifies the night sky effect of the dial by adding fascinating brilliance.
The weight of the dedicated hollow pendulum of this series is visible through the sapphire back cover, made of 22 carats of rose gold frosted, and echoes the color of the case.
Smoked blue and white gold
The second change of the new Code 11.59 of the Audemars Piguet automatic tourbillon watch is to unify the blue Aventurine enamel dial with the case, hour markers, Arabic numerals and 18 carat white gold hands. The whole process It’s all done by hand. The dial further imparts a smoky effect to add depth and sophistication. This gradation is achieved by combining blue and black Aventurine glass into the enamel. The rhodium-colored flying tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock echoes the bright tone of the white gold case of this watch.
To further match the color of the case, the hollow pendulum is visible through the sapphire-colored back cover and is made of 22-carat rose gold in rhodium tones.
Refined handmade gold case
The gold cases of these two watch cases are alternately treated with satin-brushed and polished surfaces, highlighting the multi-faceted structure of the watch. Only a handful of finishing experts have the necessary experience to decorate the complex case of this series, which combines an ultra-thin bezel, an octagonal middle case, a round back cover and highly stylized lugs.
Famous flying cruiser
Two new features of Audemars Piguet’s code 11.59 are the self-winding flying tourbillon, powered by the self-winding manufacturing movement 2950, which combines the flying tourbillon with a central rotor.
Since its introduction in the 1920s, the flying tourbillon has been a symbol of excellence and art in the watchmaking industry. Today, Audemars Piguet is one of the few well-trained watchmakers.
Audemars Piguet’s first flying tourbillon watch was unveiled in the Royal Oak Concept series in 2018. The Code 11.59 developed by Audemars Piguet represents the second series of the watch factory to adopt this prestigious mechanism.
The latest expression of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon brings together the dreamlike beauty of the aventurine dial with the inherent technicity of this important complication.”Michael Friedman Head of Complication
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon // 41 mm
FUNCTIONS
Flying tourbillon, hours, minutes.
CASE
18-carat white gold case, double glareproofed sapphire crystal, glareproofed sapphire caseback, water-resistant to 30 m.
DIAL
Blue aventurine enamel dial with smoked effect, 18-carat white gold applied hour-markers and hands, black lacquered inner bezel.
STRAP
Hand-stitched “large square-scale” black alligator strap with 18-carat white gold AP folding clasp.
MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 2950
Total diameter 30.9 mm (13 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness 6.24 mm
Number of parts 270
Number of jewels 27
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 65 h
Frequency of balance wheel 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon // 41mm 26396OR.OO.D002CR.02
FUNCTIONS
Flying tourbillon, hours, minutes.
CASE
18-carat pink gold case, double glareproofed sapphire crystal, glareproofed sapphire caseback, water-resistant to 30 m.
DIAL
Black aventurine enamel dial, 18-carat pink gold applied hour-markers and hands, black lacquered inner bezel.
STRAP
Hand-stitched “large square-scale” black alligator strap with 18-carat pink gold AP folding clasp.
MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 2950
Total diameter 30.9 mm (13 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness 6.24 mm
Number of parts 270
Number of jewels 27
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 65 h
Frequency of balance wheel 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)