An automatic flying tourbillon movement with a central rotor first used in the Code 11.59 collection, it beats at 3Hz and offers a comfortable power reserve of 65 hours. The latest-generation flying tourbillon movement, calibre 2950, beats below the sapphire crystal caseback. The glowing green emeralds in the bezel – complete with the hexagonal screws – amplify the rich green colour of the dial. Also crafted in titanium, the iconic octagonal bezel is made from 18k white gold and set with 32 baguette-cut emeralds, each individually cut, faceted and set by hand. The third model, also crafted in titanium, is the most remarkable of the three flying tourbillons. The second model is crafted in titanium with white gold indices and Royal Oak hands and is limited to 50 pieces. Like the 2020 models, the green dial displays the ‘Evolutive Tapisserie’ pattern emanating from the centre of the flying tourbillon and the applied 24k gold AP signature created by a chemical process known as galvanic growth. The first reference comes in an 18k pink gold case with matching gold hour markers and hands and is limited to ten pieces. Another change could be appreciated on the dial that adopted an ‘Evolutive Tapisserie’ pattern radiating from the centre of the tourbillon.įor 2021, Audemars Piguet releases three 41mm flying tourbillon models, all distinguished by their vibrant green dials. Housed in 41mm cases with a height of 11.5mm, the 2020 models marked the first time the Royal Oak had been fitted with a flying tourbillon. Last year, the Royal Oak was fitted with a more spectacular flying tourbillon movement first seen on board the Code 11.59 and available in steel and gold and an unprecedented titanium version with a sandblasted dial. The Royal Oak was treated to a tourbillon complication in 1997 to mark the 25 th anniversary of the model. 26331BA.OO.1220BA.02 limited to 125 pieces – available April 2021 Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Quick facts: 41mm x 11mm – 18k yellow gold, polished and brushed – screw-locked crown and sealed caseback – 50m water-resistance – green dial with ‘Grand Tapisserie’ pattern – applied yellow gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands treated with luminescent coating – AP calibre 2385 – automatic column-wheel chronograph – 40h power reserve – 21,600vph/3Hz frequency – hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date – integrated gold bracelet, additional green calfskin and green rubber straps – Ref. The Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph comes with an integrated yellow gold bracelet and two additional straps: green calfskin and green rubber. An automatic, integrated column-wheel chronograph with tri-compax layout, the movement beats a frequency of 21,600vph/3Hz and provides a power reserve of 40 hours for the chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date functions. Below the caseback is Audemars Piguet’s in-house calibre 2385 based on the architecture of the Frédéric Piguet 1185 with an 18k gold oscillating weight. Turning over the watch reveals a solid sealed caseback engraved with ‘Limited Edition’. The applied hour markers and Royal Oak hands are also made from yellow gold and treated with luminescent coating. The date window is perched at an angle between 4 and 5 o’clock, also with a green background. The eye-catching dial in green features snailed chronograph counters at 3 and 9 o’clock and a smaller running seconds indicator at 6 o’clock. Like other models, it features contrasting satin-brushed surfaces and brightly polished flanks, all executed by hand. The 41mm case has a height of 11mm and a water-resistance of 50 metres. All the hallmark trait of the RO chronograph are respected, including the raised octagonal bezel with the eight hexagonal screws, the powerful case build, integrated bracelet and the signature ‘Grande Tapisserie’ pattern on the dial. The only novelty here is the combination of an 18k yellow gold case with a green dial.
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