Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronographs in Frosted Gold 41 mm

Audemars Piguet unveils two new versions of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in 41 mm. To coincide with the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, each reference benefits from the Manufacture’s latest design evolution debuting across the collection in 2022. Executed in a choice of 18-carat white or yellow gold, the case and bracelet elegantly shimmer with Frosted Gold. Each model is enhanced by a Grande Tapisserie dial matched to the case’s colour and contrasted with black counters. Lastly, each timepiece is equipped with the Manufacture’s latest generation flyback chronograph movement, the selfwinding Calibre 4401.

A new design evolution

To celebrate the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, both the white and the yellow gold case, paired with matching integrated bracelets, encompass the model’s new design evolution which makes its debut this year and is simultaneously presented on many Royal Oak models measuring 34, 37, 38 and 41 mm. The case and bracelet are endowed with larger polished chamfers which engage with light more noticeably, thereby intensifying the sparkling interaction with the adjacent Frosted Gold finish. Audemars Piguet has also made subtle modifications to the sapphire caseback, improving its integration with the case to sit more comfortably on the wrist.

A shimmering sparkle

The model’s contrasting textures confer a shimmering sparkle – from the grained yet smooth expanses of Frosted Gold and polished chamfers adorning the case and bracelet to the guilloché Grande Tapisserie dial.

The richly textured appearance of the Frosted Gold employs a technique also known as the Florentine finish, produced in collaboration with Italian jewellery designer Carolina Bucci. The resultant “diamond-dust” effect is achieved by gently tapping the case and bracelet with a diamond-tipped tool. This artisanal process imbues the various surfaces with small indentations which exhibit a brilliant appearance similar to that of precious stones.

An elegant contrast

The colour of the case and bracelet determines the tone of the Grande Tapisserie dial. The three black counters positioned on the dial provide an elegant contrast with the adjacent grey or yellow-gold-toned hues, while the Royal Oak hands and hour-markers, filled with luminescent coating, echo the respective dial colour.

A fully integrated chronograph

At the heart of each reference is the Manufacture’s latest generation chronograph movement, the selfwinding Calibre 4401. It is fully integrated and features a column wheel and a flyback function. Unlike a regular chronograph, the flyback function allows the wearer to stop, reset and start the chronograph in one simple action.

The movement is adorned with refined finishing, including Côtes de Genève, circular graining, circular satin and polished chamfers throughout. Visible through the sapphire caseback, these decorations further the two timepieces’ elegant aesthetic.

Technical specifications

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm

Reference: 26240BC.GG.1324BC.01

Case

• Material: Hammered 18k white gold
• Diameter: 41 mm
• Thickness: 12 mm
• Glass: Glareproofed sapphire crystal
• Screw-locked crown
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial and hands

• Grey dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern
• Black counters
• White gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

Movement

• Selfwinding Calibre 4401
• Diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
• Thickness: 6.8 mm
• Number of parts: 381
• Number of jewels: 40
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Minimum power reserve guaranteed 70 h

Functions/Indications

• Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date

Strap and buckle

• Hammered 18k white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp.

MSRP: CHF 69'400

Technical specifications

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm

Reference: 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01

Case

• Material: Hammered 18k yellow gold
• Diameter: 41 mm
• Thickness: 12 mm
• Glass: Glareproofed sapphire crystal
• Screw-locked crown
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial and hands

• Yellow-gold-toned dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern
• Black counters
• Yellow gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

Movement

• Selfwinding Calibre 4401
• Diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
• Thickness: 6.8 mm
• Number of parts: 381
• Number of jewels: 40
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Minimum power reserve guaranteed 70 h

Functions/Indications

• Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date

Strap and buckle

• Hammered 18k yellow gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

MSRP: CHF 69'400

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