The Full-Gold AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

We’ve talked in regards to the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin on a number of events already, and for apparent causes. When first offered as a prototype watch named RD#2, it was the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar wristwatch, with a formidable 6.2mm thickness. Despite Bulgari re-gaining the title a year later, this Audemars Piguet stays actually spectacular and is now supplied in an appealing titanium edition with a smoky-blue dial. However a brand new restricted version of this watch (26586BA) has simply been offered and it’s a polarizing one, in a full gold apparel and out there solely in Higher China. 

Technically talking, this new restricted version of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Extremely-Skinny retains the identical specs as earlier titanium/platinum or full-titanium editions – the load of the watch might be, in fact, fully totally different. As such, we’re speaking a few basic RO design with its signature octagonal bezel and eight white gold studs, but with reasonably shocking proportions – 41mm in diameter (thus fairly extensive) however solely 6.2mm in thickness. Regardless of its complexity, it’s the thinnest Royal Oak you will get, surpassing the 16202ST Jumbo within the train of slenderness. The case is now made solely of 18k yellow gold, with basic brushed surfaces and polished accents. Water-resistance… a reasonably restricted 20 metres.

Along with a full yellow gold case and matching bracelet (count on a heavy watch on the wrist), this new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Extremely-Skinny 26586BA performs on a hanging monochromatic theme with a dial that’s been solely gold-coloured, with tone-on-tone subdials and a gold-toned moon over a blue starry sky. Even the fingers and utilized markers are 18k yellow gold, but full of white luminescent materials for a little bit of distinction day and evening.

Below the sapphire again is the in-house calibre 5133, an evolution of the classic 2120/2121 calibre that has outfitted the RO jumbo for a few years (before being replaced by the 7121). This built-in motion (the QP isn’t a module, helping the thinness) has a intelligent building with the dial appearing because the higher bridge and combines all of the perpetual calendar capabilities in a single airplane as a substitute of three. It measures 2.89mm, operates at 19,800 vibrations per hour and boasts a 40-hour energy reserve. The again reveals a properly adorned motion, with polished chamfers and stripes.

A restricted version of 88 items, this new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Extremely-Skinny 41mm Yellow Gold 26586BA might be out there solely in Higher China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). The value is upon request however ought to be in extra of CHF 150,000. For extra info, please go to www.audemarspiguet.com.