Introducing Two New Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mm

Audemars Piguet commenced the year 2024 with a flurry of releases, igniting anticipation and setting the stage for what promises to be an exceptional year it was Just one month ahead of Watches and Wonders.The brand once again captivates enthusiasts with a wave of new offerings. Among them, Audemars Piguet unveils two captivating variants of the iconic Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked timepiece, crafted in white gold and pink gold. These 37mm timepieces continue the legacy of the acclaimed series introduced in 2016, renowned for its innovative dual balance wheel design.

The 37 mm case boasts well-proportioned dimensions, measuring just 10 mm in thickness. It is available in either white gold or pink gold, featuring a combination of satin-brushed and polished finishes. It includes white gold hexagonal screws adorning the famous octagonal bezel, topped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a sapphire crystal caseback. It assures 50 meters of water resistance.

The openworked dial of the new watches comes in two stunning variations. The white gold version features rhodium-plated bridges and movement, complemented by pink gold applied hour indices and hands with luminescent material, set against a light blue flange.

The pink gold version, on the other hand, showcases gold-toned finishes on the bridges and movement, accented by white gold applied hour indices and hands with luminescent material, and framed by a striking purple flange. 

One of the balance wheels rotates between 7 and 8 o’clock on the dial, while the mainspring is positioned at 2 o'clock. Most of the parts, such as the bridges and main plate, are skeletonized, allowing for a clear view of the intricate inner workings.

The double balance wheel mechanism, with each balance wheel having its own hairspring, averages out positional errors and improves stability, enhancing timekeeping accuracy. One balance wheel is visible on the dial side, while the other can be seen from the case back.

Powering the new watches is the automatic openworked Caliber 3132, an in-house movement developed and produced by Audemars Piguet. This movement features a double balance wheel and a skeleton oscillating weight, showcasing the intricate mechanics within. Comprising 245 components, the Caliber 3132 operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 45 hours.

Both models are equipped with integrated gold bracelets and include an additional light blue alligator strap for the white gold model, as well as a purple alligator strap for the pink gold version, both featuring gold AP folding clasps. Both editions are priced at CHF 85,400, equivalent to 348,000 AED.

For more information please visit the official website of Audemars Piguet.