Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Archives

Audemars Piguet explores new high-tech horizons with the Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date

3 February 2023 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 8 minutes Le Brassus, February 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet opens a new chapter for the Royal Oak Concept with the release of its very first selfwinding split-seconds flyback chronograph. Inspired by the collection’s high-tech identity, this timepiece takes the Royal Oak Concept’s futuristic looks, ergonomics and skilled performance […]

Audemars Piguet unveils a new variation of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin model.

3 February 2023 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 3 minutes Le Brassus, February 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to unveil the new iteration of its 41 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin model. This 200-piece limited edition is the heir to the RD#2 model launched in 2019, and to the developments that the Manufacture […]

Three Audemars Piguet Royal Oak models with deep blue smoked dials

3 February 2023 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 4 minutes Le Brassus, February 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to introduce three new 18-carat white gold Royal Oak timepieces, all enriched with a Grande Tapisserie dial in a new smoked blue hue. The offering includes two Royal Oak Selfwinding models in 34 and 37 mm as […]

This special 18-carat white gold Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph edition in 41 mm is enhanced by a bezel set with baguette-cut blue sapphires. The dial’s blue hues accentuate the watch’s contrasting tones. © Courtesy of Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet releases a new Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph encased in white gold and enlivened with baguette-cut blue sapphires

3 February 2023 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 3 minutes Le Brassus, February 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to unveil a new 41 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph crafted in 18-carat white gold and adorned with a bezel paved with baguette-cut blue sapphires. The dial incorporates a Grande Tapisserie pattern, dressed in blue and endued […]

Audemars Piguet unveils a new Royal Oak Selfwinding Yellow Gold model with a natural turquoise dial

3 February 2023 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 3 minutes Le Brassus, February 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to unveil a new version of its 37 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding model, entirely crafted in 18-carat yellow gold and illuminated by a natural turquoise dial. This original combination of precious materials endows the timepiece with unprecedented […]

Audemars Piguet unveils a new version of its Extra-Thin Royal Oak “Jumbo” model with a blue grained dial

3 February 2023 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 2 minutes Le Brassus, February 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to reveal a new version of its Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin model (ref. 16202) with a new grained dial. This limited edition is powered by the Calibre 7121, the latest ultra-thin movement that was introduced in January […]

Audemars Piguet unveils two Royal Oak Selfwinding sets shimmering with iridescent coloured gemsetting

19 October 2022 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 8 minutes To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Royal Oak, Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet reinvents the traditional rainbow with the launch of two unprecedented Royal Oak Selfwinding sets in 37 and 41 mm, both illuminated by some of the most beautiful gemstones. The two sets are composed of […]

Audemars Piguet unveils its first Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in blue ceramic

22 September 2022 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 5 minutes Le Brassus, September 2022 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to unveil a new version of its Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, for the first time entirely crafted in blue ceramic. Its Grande Tapisserie dial and subdials also present electric blue hues, bestowing this timepiece with a harmonious […]

Audemars Piguet unveils a second version of its Royal Oak RD#3 in a 37 mm diameter

15 September 2022 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 6 minutes Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to unveil its latest Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin (RD#3) model. This 37 mm anniversary model, which complements the 39 mm “Jumbo” timepiece released earlier this year, pushes the limits of the Manufacture’s craft one step further. For the first time, […]

Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon

8 September 2022 Dan-Andrei

Reading Time: 4 minutes Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet and luxury publishing house Assouline celebrate the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary with a dedicated book entitled Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon. Written by Bill Prince, an award-winning cultural journalist and former deputy editor of British GQ, the book presents the Royal Oak’s history […]