Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series hollow ceramic perpetual calendar watch hands-on experience
A combination of vintage swiss replica watches design and modern watchmaking capabilities.
Yesterday I posted my hands-on experience with the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time , a watch that I absolutely love. Fearing that the 5164R would collapse once it reached its peak, I thought it best to keep the energy alive for this trip. With that in mind, I'm up there, baby, jumping from a cloud above Geneva to a cloud hovering over the sleepy town of Brassus, home of Audemars Piguet. Target? An up-close look at the brand’s latest ceramic creation, the Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual Calendar, the Royal Oak’s unicorn, offers an open window into its soul.
The Royal Oak ceramic case and bracelet are brushed and polished to match its peers, varying between mirror black and dark grey, with a very distinct finish. In a dark space, like the back room of Audemars Piguet's Manhattan boutique, any ceramic Royal Oak like this would look perfectly smooth and very, very dark, its myriad facets capturing any available light, as if someone had polished it Like the stealth aircraft, for whatever reason, achieve a mirror effect. luxury replica Watches
However, if you add the bright light of a flash, you'll find that the surface, while smooth, is brighter than I expected (never seen a black ceramic Royal Oak in daylight conditions). A closer look at the photo highlights the ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton watch’s gray-black color and beautiful finish (no easy feat with ceramic). In the shade, it's much darker, with texture on the brush and jet black on the polished facets and bevels of the case and bracelet. It's unlike any other watch I've encountered or photographed, and the effect is captivating, showing extra detail in bright environments. That's before we get to the dial.
Since concreteness is the soul of narrative, this Openworked version carries the reference number 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01, which is very similar to the $93,900 reference number. 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar (also in ceramic) with a slightly different execution of the same movement (5135 and 5134 respectively) and a traditional slate gray checkered dial (similar to the Royal Oak Same design) language). The most eye-catching feature of this Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual Calendar is undoubtedly the transparent sapphire dial and the in-house automatic QP engine beneath it. Audemars Piguet ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR OPENWORKED
The beautifully crafted caliber 5135 has a total case thickness of just 9.9 mm, beats at a frequency of 2.75 Hz, offers a 40-hour power reserve, and features numerous cams and levers to ensure that the “skeleton” dial lives up to its name. The actual legibility of the perpetual calendar is much better than I expected in person, thanks to the smoked color of each sub-dial's scale area, and the rose gold accents provide a warm contrast that goes well with the dignified tones of the ceramic case and bracelet.
Considering the overall complexity of the dial and the various displays (clockwise from 12 o'clock) of month and leap year, date, moon phase and day of the week, branding is thankfully kept to a minimum. I also appreciate the contrast between the modern feel of the case and the traditional execution of the translucent moon phase, which depicts a beautiful starry sky in deep blues and purples. At first glance, the Ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Watch is a shiny black Royal Oak, but for the next thousands of eyes it continues to surprise and delight. replica Patek Philippe
On the wrist, this example has the charm common to any Royal Oak, but it feels even more special, almost to the point where I feel weird when I wear it (which says more about me than the watch). I rarely wear ceramic Royal Oak watches, but the larger case size (41mm vs my favorite 39mm) combined with the light yet dense warmth of ceramic really makes this Royal Oak look great when worn Unlike any stainless steel watch. Or examples of precious metals that I’ve had the pleasure of wearing. All in all, like any well-made ceramic watch, it feels different and feels expensive. As it happens, the Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual Calendar offers both.
At first glance, the Ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Watch is a shiny black Royal Oak, but for the next thousands of eyes it continues to surprise and delight. replica Jacob & Co. Watches
While not specifically limited, the Ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton is a boutique exclusive (like most special APs) and is priced at CHF 130,000 ($131,600 at time of publication). Given that no one else makes a comparable ceramic perpetual calendar, and if you really want this watch, the competition is essentially just other people who also want this watch, we can safely assume that demand far outstrips potential supply. From a broader perspective, the Ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton is likely to face competition from other complex and desirable watches at a similar price point. Those in the market for this type of watch may also consider Richard Mille options, or an all-time hot seller like Patek Phillipe. 5740 Nautilus Perpetual Calendar.
It's also 41mm wide, but if you're willing to forego the ceramic construction and skeletonized dial, the new ultra-thin watch is just 6.3mm thick, while also being more low-profile than the ceramic RO shown here (although it's made of platinum case and bracelet).
Ultimately, it’s the combined result of taking the spirit of the Royal Oak, adding high-end complications, wrapping it in a carefully crafted ceramic case and bracelet, customizing the dial side of the impressive movement for maximum effect, and finally sealing it bright The view beneath the clear sapphire dial. It's a crazy thing from almost any angle, and it manages to tread the line between old-school aesthetics and modern materials. Or, as Stephen puts it, "They made a unicorn, and then they made a see-through unicorn." replica Bell and Ross BR 03 CYBER CERAMIC
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