Furthering its material exploration, Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to introduce Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked, its very first timepiece crafted in sand gold, a new 18-carat gold alloy conferring rich plays of light.
Hovering between white and pink gold, its colour changes depending on the angle and light, thus offering varied aesthetic possibilities. The Manufacture premiered this precious metal with the launch of a new Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked in 41mm.
The new 41mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked premieres the use of sand gold at Audemars Piguet. This 18-carat gold alloy, named after sand dunes in the sunlight, combines gold with copper and palladium for a warm rendering. Wavering between white and pink gold, it offers subtle colour variations depending on the light.
In addition, it provides resistance to discolouration over time, making it both a durable and timeless material. The sand gold case and bracelet are finished with the Manufacture’s trademark alternation of satin brushing and polished chamfers. The large mirror-polished bevels of the octagonal bezel and the chamfers adorning every link and stud of the tapering bracelet accentuate the play of light conferred by this precious material.
To match the case and bracelet, the Manufacture has developed a sand-gold-toned hue, obtained through galvanic treatment, to adorn the inner bezel as well as the openworked bridges and mainplate of Calibre 2972, visible on both sides of the watch.
The openworked components have been finished horizontally and vertically to accentuate the movement’s depth, while the brushed and polished angles enhance the play of light. The sand-gold-toned bridges and mainplate are contrasted with touches of grey.
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The rhodium-toned barrel, gear train and flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock are complemented by white gold hour-markers and hands, all filled with luminescent material. To give pride of place to the movement’s openworked architecture, the “Audemars Piguet” signature has been printed in black on the glareproofed sapphire crystal at 12 o’clock.
This timepiece really shows the harmonious scene between technical complexity and contemporary design. Discover the latest Audemars Piguet collection online or visit The Time Place boutique for more information.
