Discover Audemars Piguet's Latest Generational Leap: The Openworked Royal Oak Self-winding Perpetual Calendar

Audemars Piguet flexes its horological prowess with the new Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked. This luxurious display of class and advanced craftsmanship ushers in a notable generational shift for the iconic Royal Oak line which has been a beacon of sophisticated watchmaking since 1984. The watch’s release supports the ongoing evolution of the brand’s historical attachment to perpetual calendars. Sitting alongside the Code 11.59 counterpart, the Royal Oak version stands out as the quintessential AP offering.

The case and the bracelet of the Royal Oak exhibit a harmonious balance, with a diameter of 41mm and a slim thickness of 9.5mm. Slimmer and more wearable than its predecessors, the watch utilizes lightweight titanium and AP’s proprietary Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG) in its construction. Its innovative aesthetic fuses brushed titanium with mirror-polished BMG, making the timepiece as technical as it is precious.

The openworked dial is a well-executed balance of complexity and clarity. Beneath the sapphire dial lies the Calibre 7139, an engine of precision that is gracefully exposed yet easily readable. For functionality, AP wisely opted for printing the week numbers on the inclined inner flange, skillfully making use of space. Luminous Royal Oak hands make it easy to see the time, while the white on black week numbers stand out on the dial.

This latest iteration of the Royal Oak line reaffirms Audemars Piguet as a high stakeholder in the league of luxury timepieces. The Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked is a symbol of the brand’s dynamic approach in continually enhancing the revered Royal Oak line with a blend of mechanical mastery and classic allure.