Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Limited Edition

Description of the Watch

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm (Ref. 15416CE.OO.1225CE.02) is a harmonious blend of timeless design and contemporary elegance. Introduced in 2024, this timepiece features a black ceramic case and bracelet, encasing a pink gold-toned openworked movement with a matching inner bezel. Blackened rhodium applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating illuminate the dial. Powered by the selfwinding Calibre 3132, it offers a 45-hour power reserve, ensuring both style and performance.

Overview

This 41mm Royal Oak model showcases Audemars Piguet's dedication to refined aesthetics and technical excellence. The black ceramic case and integrated bracelet exude a contemporary elegance, while the openworked dial, characterized by its intricate architecture, offers a visually engaging experience. The watch is powered by the selfwinding Calibre 3132, offering a 45-hour power reserve.

Design and Craftsmanship

The Royal Oak's signature octagonal bezel, secured with eight hexagonal screws, is rendered in black ceramic. The glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback provide durability and a clear view of the dial. The openworked dial's pink gold-toned inner bezel adds depth and contrast, while the luminescent coating on the blackened rhodium hands and hour markers ensures visibility in low-light conditions. The integrated black ceramic bracelet is secured with an AP folding clasp, providing both comfort and security.

Movement and Performance

At the heart of this timepiece lies the Audemars Piguet Calibre 3132, a selfwinding mechanical movement developed and manufactured in-house. Operating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), the movement features 38 jewels and boasts a power reserve of approximately 45 hours. Its complex architecture, comprising 245 components, contributes to the watch's array of complications.

Features and Complications

• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds

• Bezel: Fixed, octagonal bezel in black ceramic

• Water Resistance: Water-resistant to 50 meters (165 feet)

• Crystal: Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback

• Bracelet: Integrated black ceramic bracelet with AP folding clasp

Specifications

Case

• Material: Black ceramic

• Diameter: 41 mm

• Thickness: 9.7 mm

• Water Resistance: 50 meters / 165 feet

• Crystal: Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback

Dial

• Color: Openworked with pink gold-toned inner bezel

• Hour Markers: Blackened rhodium applied hour-markers

• Hands: Blackened rhodium Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Black ceramic

• Type: Integrated bracelet

• Clasp: AP folding clasp

Movement

• Caliber: Audemars Piguet Calibre 3132

• Mechanism: Selfwinding mechanical movement

• Power Reserve: Approximately 45 hours

• Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour)

• Components: 245 parts

• Jewels: 38