Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet unveils its latest generation of the Royal Oak Self-Winding Chronograph, marrying tradition with forward-thinking innovation. This new timepiece features a 41mm diameter 18K rose gold case, paired with Audemars Piguet’s newest in-house chronograph movement, the Calibre 4401. The dial comes in two striking color variations: blue and brown.
New integrated chronograph
In 2019, Audemars Piguet introduced the in-house integrated chronograph movement, the Calibre 4401, which made its debut in the CODE 11.59 collection chronographs. Today, this proprietary movement sees its first application in the Royal Oak series wristwatches. Equipped with a column wheel and flyback function, the movement allows for restarting the timing without the need to press stop and reset buttons. The column wheel and vertical clutch mechanism work in tandem, ensuring smooth operation of the chronograph seconds hand without any stutter when starting or stopping timing. The operation of the chronograph buttons also feels remarkably fluid. Additionally, a patented reset mechanism ensures instantaneous simultaneous zeroing of each chronograph sub-dial’s hands.
The visible bottom is so beautiful
For the first time, Audemars Piguet pairs the Royal Oak Self-Winding Chronograph with a sapphire crystal caseback, allowing the mesmerizing dance of the integrated column wheel and the resetting hammer to be fully appreciated, creating an enchanting spectacle. Additionally, wearers can admire the 22K rose gold rotor and exquisite hand-finished details, including Geneva striping, perlage, circular satin-brushing, and polished bevels. With a case thickness of 12.4 millimeters, the watch is designed to accommodate the dimensions of the new movement.
When the reset button is pressed, the zero-set hammer strikes the core cam of the timing mechanism driven by the lever, driving the timing gear and pointer back to the starting point.
New dial design adhering to tradition
The blue or brown dials feature the iconic “Grande Tapisserie” large checkered pattern, paired with luminescent-coated rose gold applied hour markers and Royal Oak hands. Audemars Piguet ingeniously updates the dial design by reversing the positions of the minute and hour chronograph sub-dials, enhancing visibility and readability. Additionally, the date window is positioned closer to the inner bezel for improved legibility.
The new model comes with an 18K rose gold strap or an alligator leather strap in the same color as the dial.
“Born in Le Brassus, raised around the world.”
Technical Parameters
Functions: Chronograph function, hours, minutes, small seconds, date display.
Case: 18K rose gold case, equipped with anti-glare sapphire crystal glass, screw-in crown, water-resistant to 50 meters.
Dial: Blue dial engraved with “Grande Tapisserie” large plaid decoration, with rose gold sub-dials, rose gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
Strap: 18K rose gold strap with AP folding clasp, attached with blue “square large checkered” crocodile leather strap.
Movement: Caliber 4401 self-winding in-house movement; overall diameter 32 mm (14 lignes); total thickness 6.8 mm; number of parts 367; number of gems 40; power reserve guaranteed to be at least 70 hours; balance frequency 4 Hz (28,800 times/hour)
Functions: Chronograph function, hours, minutes, small seconds, date display.
Case: 18K rose gold case, equipped with anti-glare sapphire crystal glass, screw-in crown, water-resistant to 50 meters.
Dial: Brown dial engraved with “Grande Tapisserie” large plaid decoration, with rose gold sub-dials, rose gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
Strap: 18K rose gold strap with AP folding clasp, and brown “square large checkered” alligator leather strap.
Movement: Caliber 4401 self-winding in-house movement; overall diameter 32 mm (14 lignes); total thickness 6.8 mm; number of parts 367; number of gems 40; power reserve guaranteed to be at least 70 hours; balance frequency 4 Hz (28,800 times/hour)
Functions: Chronograph function, hours, minutes, small seconds, date display.
Case: 18K rose gold case, with anti-glare sapphire crystal glass and case back, screw-in crown, water-resistant to 50 meters.
Dial: Brown dial engraved with “Grande Tapisserie” large plaid decoration, with rose gold sub-dials, rose gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
Strap: 18K rose gold strap with AP folding clasp.
Movement: Caliber 4401 self-winding in-house movement; total diameter 32 mm (14 lignes); total thickness 6.8 mm; number of parts 367; number of gems 40; power reserve guaranteed to be at least 70 hours; balance frequency Hz (28,800 times) /Hour)
Functions: Chronograph function, hours, minutes, small seconds, date display.
Case: 18K rose gold case, with anti-glare sapphire crystal glass and case back, screw-in crown, water-resistant to 50 meters.
Dial: Brown dial engraved with “Grande Tapisserie” large plaid decoration, with rose gold sub-dials, rose gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
Strap: Hand-sewn “square large plaid” brown alligator leather strap with AP folding clasp.
Movement: Caliber 4401 self-winding in-house movement; overall diameter 32 mm (14 lignes); total thickness 6.8 mm; number of parts 367; number of gems 40; power reserve guaranteed to be at least 70 hours; balance frequency 4 Hz (28,800 times/hour)
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