Audemars Piguet Unveils 5 New Additions to Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore Collections
Including a model emblazoned with snow-set diamonds.
Audemars Piguet is adding to its Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore roster with five new timepieces. Following the unveiling of the line at Only Watch – a biennial charity of luxury watches – in 2021, the Swiss watch company uses high-tech materials specifically designed for the collection in its latest editions.
First up is a Calibre 7121-powered Royal Oak in titanium and precious metallic glass, introducing the combination of those two materials into the collection for the first time. A palladium base protects against stretching, while a burgundy dial lends itself to a classy look.
Adding on to that is an Openworked version in bright yellow gold. The Calibre 7124-powered model draws eyes with its technical entrapping on turning gears, wrapped within an 18-carat yellow gold case and matching bracelet.
Audemars Piguet has also launched its first Royal Oak watches covered with diamonds. Designed specifically for smaller wrists, the 34 and 37 mm come in either 18-carat white or pink gold and give the illusion of a snow-set look thanks to hundreds of minuscule diamonds.
The next two variations celebrate the Royal Oak’s 30th anniversary, using a mix of materials such as ceramic, titanium and gold. Powered by the Calibre 4401, the models feature calfskin leather strap with a textile effect
Rounding out the mix is a model geared towards emphasizing the acoustics of time passing. Utilizing Audemars Piguet’s Supersonnerie mechanism, the watch has hand-wound minute repeater technology that allows for prominent sound connectivity. It comes in a black ceramic case with white gold and titanium details and is powered by the Calibre 2953.
All of the watches in Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin collection will be available beginning October 1.
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