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The watch beats to the rhythm of Calibre 4404, an integrated selfwinding chronograph with a column wheel and flyback function that allows it to restart instantly without having to stop or reset it first. In addition to revealing the movement’ s refined decorations and the dedicated pink gold oscillating weight, the sapphire caseback offers a unique view of the column wheel’ s inner workings, bringing together aesthetic refinement and watchmaking excellence.
THREE MODELS IN“ BLEU NUIT, NUAGE 50”
The 41 mm Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked model is entirely crafted in“ Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic. This monochromatic aesthetic gives centre stage to the rhodium-toned openworked movement placed at dial level below the sapphire crystal, creating a striking visual contrast enhanced by pink gold details such as the hands and hourmarkers. Powered by selfwinding Calibre 3132, this timepiece features the double balance wheel mechanism patented by AP in 2016, which provides the watch with enhanced precision and stability. By incorporating two balance wheels and two hairsprings assembled on the same axis, the system oscillates in perfect synchrony. Visible from both the dial and the caseback, the mechanism offers a privileged view of the watch’ s beating heart, while the openworked bridges reveal some components of the gear train. Blending modern technologies, such as CNC( computer numerical control) machining, and manual craftsmanship including polished
V-angles, this timepiece epitomises Audemars Piguet’ s uncompromising spirit.
The 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph presents a more sportive monochromatic aesthetic. Its ceramic components echo the“ Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” hue of the inner bezel, Méga Tapisserie dial, and chronograph counters. The homogenous aesthetic is subtly contrasted by the eight hexagonal screws in stainless steel punctuating the bezel, as well as the titanium crown chip and caseback. Complementing these elements, the luminescent 18-carat white gold hands and hour-markers enhance readability. Just like the AP monogram, they stand out from the motif of dial, while the chronograph indications, tachymeter scale, and date indication appear in white on a blue background. The chronograph counters retain the collection’ s emblematic vertical alignment, displaying the hours at 12 o’ clock, minutes at 9 o’ clock and small seconds at 6 o’ clock. With this model, the collection also welcomes a brand-new ceramic bracelet, whose pins connecting the studs to the links are now seamlessly integrated for an elegant rendering.
Finally, the 43 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph boasts a two-toned design, combining stainless steel with“ Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic on the bezel, push-pieces and crown, for a powerful colour contrast that extends to the dial. With its“ Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Méga Tapisserie pattern accentuating the timepiece’ s robust silhouette, it serves as a perfect backdrop for the 18-carat hands and hour-markers filled with luminescent material.
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