Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked “Bleu Nuit” Ceramic, Ref # 15416CD.OO.1225CD.01

A remarkable fusion of avant-garde engineering and contemporary design, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Ref. 15416CD.OO.1225CD.01 showcases the Manufacture’s mastery of both technical innovation and ceramic craftsmanship. This exceptional timepiece was among the first Royal Oak models to be executed entirely in Audemars Piguet’s striking “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” blue ceramic, a color inspired by the original Royal Oak dial created by Gérald Genta in 1972.

The iconic 41mm Royal Oak case and integrated bracelet are crafted entirely from blue ceramic, a material renowned for its scratch resistance, lightweight properties, and extraordinary finishing. Alternating satin brushed and polished surfaces emphasize the signature octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet architecture, while preserving the unmistakable Royal Oak silhouette.

Its openworked dial reveals the intricate mechanics of the movement beneath, framed by a matching blue inner bezel with applied pink gold hour markers and hands. The skeletonized architecture provides a captivating view of the wheels, gears, and bridges, while the patented double balance wheel mechanism is prominently displayed at 8 o’clock, enhancing both visual drama and chronometric precision.

Powering the watch is the self-winding Audemars Piguet Caliber 3132, an in-house movement featuring the Manufacture’s patented Double Balance Wheel mechanism. This innovative construction employs two balance wheels and two hairsprings mounted on the same axis, improving stability and accuracy while delivering exceptional resistance to positional variations. The movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours.

Visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback, the Caliber 3132 is beautifully finished with hand-polished bevels, satin brushing, circular graining, and an openworked rotor in blackened gold, reflecting the highest standards of haute horlogerie.

Elegant yet highly technical, the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked “Bleu Nuit” Ceramic stands among the most sophisticated and visually striking creations in the modern Royal Oak collection.

CASE SIZE:

41mm