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Audemars Piguet’s first 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding in white ceramic

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October 2023


Audemars Piguet's first 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding in white ceramic

The Swiss manufacturer presents its first 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding model crafted entirely in white ceramic. Faithful to the design of the 2021 black ceramic model (77350CE), this variation is distinguished by an immaculate white colour in contrast with touches of pink gold on the screws, hands, hour-markers, case back and oscillating weight.

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n line with the timepieces launched in 2021 and 2022, this 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding model features a monochrome aesthetic that is enriched with pink gold details.

Taking advantage of the design evolution introduced in 2022 for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, the dial features a Grand Tapisserie motif that gives it a refined glow. This shimmer is further enhanced by pink gold details on the luminescent hour-markers and hands as well as on the applied Audemars Piguet signature that is created by galvanic growth.

Pink gold is also present around the edge of the sapphire case back, through which a pink gold oscillating weight can be admired. In contrast, the steel folding clasp is enriched with a black colour achieved thanks to a DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) treatment.

Harder than black ceramic, the white variant has pushed the technical limits of Audemars Piguet’s know-how for the case and bracelet to welcome the Manufacture’s distinctive alternation of satin-finishing and polished chamfers.

Audemars Piguet's first 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding in white ceramic

The brilliance of the white ceramic is highlighted by eight hexagonal screws, especially crafted in 18-carat pink gold, which securely attach the bezel to the case while providing a subtle colour detail. Each of the screws has also been meticulously hand-finished.

Following the new aesthetic codes inaugurated last year, the ceramic bracelet features invisible pins that are directly integrated into the studs to connect them to the links.

The self-winding Calibre 5800 was designed specifically for the Royal Oak 34mm collection that was unveiled in 2020. It offers a 50-hour power reserve and water resistance to a depth of 50 metres. The sapphire case back reveals parts of the mechanism’s components and the dedicated 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight. In keeping with tradition, the movement features high-end decorations such as Côtes de Genève, circular graining, satin and sunray finishes.

Sold exclusively in Audemars Piguet boutiques, this new refined and light reference will please slimmer wrists.

Audemars Piguet's first 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding in white ceramic

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Royal Oak Selfwinding 34 mm
77350CB.OO.1266CB.01

FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, central seconds and date.

CASE
White ceramic case, 18-carat pink gold screws and caseback, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water resistant to 50 m.
Case thickness: 8.8 mm

DIAL
Silvered dial with Grande Tapisserie motif, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

BRACELET
White ceramic bracelet with AP folding clasp in steel with black DLC treatment.

MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Selfwinding Calibre 5800
Total diameter 23.9 mm (10 ½ lignes)
Total thickness 4 mm
Number of jewels 28
Number of parts 186
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 50 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

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