Audemars Piguet Brought Two New 37 MM Royal Oak Selfwinding Models Into The Light

The Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet has unveiled two new versions of its 37 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding executed in a choice of 18-carat pink or white gold.

/ The two new Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm timepieces feature 18-carat white or pink gold cases shimmering with diamonds and enhanced with a bezel set with diamonds or graded blue sapphires. Their pastel-coloured “Grande Tapisserie” dials and matching pearly alligator straps add a sophisticated touch. © Courtesy of Audemars Piguet

The white gold iteration combines the sparkle of brilliant-cut diamonds with a light green colour, while the pink gold timepiece brings together brilliant-cut diamonds, graded blue sapphires and a light blue hue. These two timepieces will please the smaller wrists with their refined aesthetics and contemporary selfwinding micro-mechanics.

NEW ELEGANT LOOKS

The 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding model is paved with 164 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 1.618 carats) on the case, bracelet studs and AP folding clasp, while the bezel sparkles with 40 graded brilliant-cut blue sapphires (~ 1.05 carats) for a refined contrast. The play of light conferred by the gemstones is accentuated by the Grande Tapisserie dial mirroring the colour of the sapphires in a shade of light blue. The timepiece comes with a matching light blue pearly alligator strap with large square scales, completing this elegant pastel aesthetic.

The 18-carat white gold version encompasses a case, bezel, bracelet studs and AP folding clasp fully set with 204 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 2.538 carats) for a unique shimmering effect. The timepiece incorporates a Grande Tapisserie dial in a light green hue and a corresponding pearly alligator strap with large square scales.

Both timepieces feature two hour-markers at 12 o’clock set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.019 carats). The other gold hour-markers match with the case colour and are filled with luminescent coating for optimum visibility in dim light. The gold applied “Audemars Piguet” signature, obtained through galvanic growth, is fitted on a cartouche below the double hour-markers at 12 o’clock.

The case of each timepiece is meticulously finished with the Manufacture’s trademark alternation of satin brushing and polished chamfers, conferring endless plays of light while highlighting the Royal Oak’s multi-facetted architecture.

Back view of Calibre 5900. © Courtesy of Audemars Piguet

CALIBRE 5900

Both timepieces are powered by the latest generation Calibre 5900 that indicates the hours, minutes, centre seconds and date. The 3.9mm-thick movement combines a high 4 Hz frequency and a 60-hour power reserve. The movement is also equipped with a 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight and is decorated with refined finishing including polished angles, vertical satin brushing, Côtes de Genève, circular graining, sunray brushing and chamfering that can all be admired through the sapphire caseback.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Royal Oak Selfwinding / 37 mm

15551OR.ZS.D344CR.01

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date.

CASE: 18-carat pink gold case set with 82 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 1.23 carats), 18-carat pink gold bezel set with 40 brilliant-cut graded blue sapphires (~ 1.05 carats), studs set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.228 carats), glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water resistant to 50 m.

Case thickness: 9 mm

DIAL: Light blue dial with Grande Tapisserie motif, pink gold applied hour-markers with luminescent coating, double hour-markers set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 0.019 carats) at 12 o’clock and Royal Oak hands with luminescent material.

STRAP: Pearly light blue alligator strap with large square scales and AP folding clasp set with 42 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 0.16 carats).

MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Selfwinding Calibre: 5900

Total diameter: 26.2 mm (11 ¹/₂ lignes)

Total thickness: 3.9 mm

Number of jewels: 29

Number of parts: 188

Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 60 h

Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

Photo: © Courtesy of Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding / 37 mm

15551BC.ZZ.D405CR.01

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date.

CASE: 18-carat white gold case and bezel set with 122 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 2.15 carats), studs set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 0.228 carats), glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water resistant to 50 m.

Case thickness: 9 mm

DIAL: Light green dial with Grande Tapisserie motif, white gold applied hour-markers with luminescent coating, double hour-markers set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 0.019 carats) at 12 o’clock and Royal Oak hands with luminescent material.

STRAP: Pearly light green alligator strap with large square scales and AP folding clasp set with 42 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 0.16 carats).