THE TIME QUINTET
A QUINTET OF INTRIGUING TIMEPIECES THAT EXEMPLIFY AUDEMARS PIGUET’S MASTERY OF WATCHMAKING ARTISTRY AND TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY
The Swiss Haute Horlogerie, Audemars Piguet recently unveiled its 2022 collection which are its most impressive to date. With uncompromising craftsmanship, innovation and style, each piece makes a refined statement whilst delivering technical complexity and superior performance. We invite you to take a closer look and explore the remarkable new additions to Audemars Piguet’s exquisite portfolio and enduring legacy.
ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR IN 41MM
What makes the new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar stunning is the fact that it’s the first time the Swiss Haute Horlogerie has presented a new version with a refined monochromatic blue aesthetic, entirely crafted from blue ceramic. The 41mm case and bracelet of the watch, as well as it’s Grande Tapisserie patterned dial, sub-dials and inner bezel, are all in electric blue hues with white gold applied hour-markers and Royal
Oak hands with luminescent coating. These features give this timepiece a truly harmonious monochromatic aesthetic.
This new model is equipped with the selfwinding Calibre 5134, which testifies to the manufacturer’s savoir-faire in terms of classic complications. This mechanism automatically takes into account the number of days in the month and correctly displays the prevailing date even in leap years.
CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET TOURBILLON OPENWORKED
The latest Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Tourbillon Openworked is housed in a 41mm case and contemporary double-curved sapphire crystal, interweaving 18-carat white gold with blue ceramic. The water-resistant timepiece of up to 30 meters, is powered by a hand-wound open-worked tourbillon movement known as the Calibre 2948 and contains 18-carat pink gold hands on the dial. With 70 hand-polished V-angles, the finishing of this 3.65 mm thick
movement has pushed the limits of open working to new heights, with the tricolour decorations amplifying the 3D effect. Fitted with a contemporary blue textured rubber-coated strap lined with calfskin leather, the result is an ultrarefined look to compliment the satin-polished finish of the dial. The white gold and sapphire case-back is engraved with the words “Limited Edition of 50 pieces,” to ensure exclusivity.
CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET SELFWINDING FLYING TOURBILLON
For the very first time, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon marries 18-carat white gold, black ceramic, and black onyx dial, giving its two-tone case design a powerful contrast. The overall minimalist design is enriched with pink gold accents, including pink gold hands and a discreet pink-gold-toned minute track printed on the black lacquered inner bezel. The black rubber-coated strap, finished with a textured motif, enhances the watch’s contemporary look and minimalist aesthetic.
The highlight of this timepiece is the flying tourbillon, which is visible on the dial and through the sapphire case back. The flying tourbillon cage defies gravity by constantly rotating on itself while offering unobstructed views of some of the watch’s regulating components. The timepiece’s sapphire case-back reveals the collection’s dedicated 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight and the refined finishing adorning Calibre 2950. Without a doubt, the watch’s blend of natural stone, precious metal, and high-tech ceramic along with the flying tourbillon furthers the collection’s creative expression.
CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET SELFWINDING FLYING TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH
Interweaving 18-carat pink gold and black ceramic, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph enjoys light and ultra-resistant materials pushing the limits of hand-finishing once more. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor unveiled in 2021, this new timepiece is limited to 50 pieces and combines contemporary design with ancestral know-how.
The 18-carat white gold hands bring light into the heart of the movement, showcasing 70 hours of work by Audemars Piguet’s artisans, who have meticulously crafted and polished by hand, all the decorative elements. The transparent chronograph counters and the flying tourbillon cage at six o’clock also reveal parts of the watch mechanism below, allowing the viewer to admire the finesse of the different decorative techniques.
Driven by Audemars Piguet’s latest automatic movement Calibre 2952, the mechanism allows the chronograph to be reset with one touch, and a 65-hour power reserve and water resistance of 20 meters complete this sporty complication.
ROYAL OAK CONCEPT FLYING TOURBILLON GMT IN 44 MM
The Royal Oak Concept was originally conceived as a one-off limited edition in 2002 to celebrate the Royal Oak’s 30th anniversary. The Royal
Oak Concept has since seen the addition of unyielding materials, avant-garde designs and innovative complications attuned to the timepiece’s futuristic identity. In 2022, the collection continues to chart new territories with the new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT in 44mm.
For the first time, the intricate timepiece’s titanium case is topped off with a green ceramic bezel for a highly contemporary look. The black architectural movement, visible through the dial and sapphire case back, features green CVDcolored inserts matching with the bezel’s hue – a powerful contrast furthering the watch’s hightech aesthetic. The hand-wound Calibre 2954 combines the prestige of the flying tourbillon with state-of-the-art displays: a second-time zone indication and a crown position indicator at 6 o’clock.
The Calibre 2954 system runs for 10 days before it needs to be manually wound again, generating a constant force and offering power, precision and reliability.
Each piece makes a refined statement whilst delivering technical complexity and superior performance