DAZZLING DIALS
Two glittering updates for AP’s 37mm Royal Oak Selfwinding
Audemars Piguet has expand its 15452 series with two new Royal Oak Selfwinding models in 37mm. Crafted in white or pink gold, the two iterations are set with diamonds and colourful gemstones, while their guilloché dial incorporates new grey or beige hues.
Each of the 40 brilliant-cut gemstones have been individually cut and polished to present clear and sharp angles before being set by hand on the bezel. Perfectly aligned, they reflect the ever-changing light to create unique optical effects, ranging from red and orange tints to pink hues, depending on the model.
The case of the 18-carat pink gold model is paved with 124 brilliant-cut diamonds down to the bracelet connecting studs. The new beige hue of the Grande Tapisserie dial echoes the pink gold case and matching hour-markers and hands, while bestowing the watch with a contemporary flair. The two pink gold applied hour-markers at 12 o’clock are also set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The pink gold bezel is embellished with 40 yellow sapphires, red garnets and orange spessartite garnets. This vivid gradation is a first for the Royal Oak, and delivers a warm, bright note to a much-loved model.
The 18-carat white gold case and connecting studs of the second reference are also set with 124 brilliant-cut diamonds. The rhodium-toned dial is enhanced by a Grande Tapisserie pattern and applied 18-carat white gold hour-markers and hands. As for the pink gold version, the two hour-markers at 12 o’clock are set with brilliant-cut diamonds. To contrast with the watch’s monochromatic aesthetic, the white gold bezel is set with 40 brilliant-cut pink sapphires and rubies. Both watches feature a new satin-finished calfskin leather strap, the pink gold model in beige and the white gold in light grey. audemarspiguet.com