AP Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton 37mm Introduces Two New Gold Versions
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel
AP’s Double Balance RO returns in a compact 37mm format in two new gold versions with a splash of colour on the flange.
Skeleton or openwork watches are a favourite among watch lovers, and the more complex the movement, the better. In 2016, Audemars Piguet doubled the viewing pleasure with the launch of the Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton ref. 15407. As its name suggests, the movement features two balance wheels, one of which is exposed on the dial of the 41mm discount replica watches. The latest two watches in the collection are 37mm in diameter and come in white or rose gold, powered by the in-house calibre 3132. The novelty here, however, is the tone-on-tone colour matching, matching the colour of the case material to the movement.
The “two are better than one” philosophy of the RO Double Balance Skeleton, which features two balance wheels for improved chronometric performance and stability, is presented in this video. However, to access and regulate each balance spring individually, AP’s watchmakers placed the two balances and two balance springs on one axis, but separated them so that one is visible on the dial and the other on the back.
While the 41mm version is more popular, the 37mm version of the RO Double Balance is not new. It was unveiled in 2018 in a gorgeous frosted gold case. Today, AP offers two 37mm versions: one in white gold with a rhodium-toned movement and one in rose gold with gold finishes. The familiar geometric shapes of the Royal Oak are highlighted by satin-brushed and polished finishes. Replica Jacob and Co. Astronomia Watches
Skeleton movements have been around at AP since the 1930s, removing as much material from the mainplate and bridges as possible to let light shine through and reveal the movement. Moving with the times, AP now uses CNC machines to cut the bridges into the desired shape and hand-finishes them using more traditional techniques.
A labyrinth of bridges reveals the exquisiteness of the patented automatic calibre 3132. One of the balance wheels rotates between 7 and 8 o'clock on the dial, while the other is visible on the caseback. Other components, such as the gear train and mainspring, are visible on the dial. The balance wheel oscillates at a frequency of 3Hz, and the gold skeleton dial provides energy to the rotor, which has a power reserve of 45 hours. replica watches swiss
The rhodium-toned bridges and movement of the white gold model are embellished with rubies and a light blue inner bezel, and the dial is surrounded by luminescent white gold hour markers.
The pink gold model has a more flamboyant personality with pink gold bridges and movement and a vivid purple flange. In contrast, the hands and hour markers are made of white gold and are treated with luminescent materials. Both models are equipped with an integrated gold bracelet, with an additional light blue alligator leather strap for the white gold model and a purple alligator leather strap for the pink gold model, with a gold AP folding clasp.
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Technical specifications - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton
Case: 37mm diameter x 10mm thickness - 18k white or rose gold, satin-brushed and polished - anti-glare sapphire crystal on dial and caseback - 50m water-resistant
Dial: Skeleton - White gold version with rhodium-plated bridges and movement, pink gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescent material, light blue flange - Pink gold version with gold-finished bridges and movement, white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescent material, purple flange
Movement: Calibre 3132, Manufacture - Skeleton automatic, double balance - 26.6mm x 4.4mm - 38 jewels - 245 parts - 45h power reserve - 21,600 vph/3Hz - hours, minutes, seconds
Bracelet: Integrated gold bracelet, satin-brushed and polished, with AP folding clasp - Comes with an alligator leather strap (light blue for white gold and purple for rose gold) with gold AP folding clasp
Reference: 15467BC.OO.1256BC.01 White gold
15467OR.OO.1256OR.02 Pink gold