NOVEL OUTSTANDING PARAGON
The manufacture from Le Brassus unveils reference 26622TI that center stages layered, ethereal architecture, which in turn boasts optimized wearer-friendliness and powerful design.
The iron-pumped version of the Royal Oak, launched in 1993, has constantly proposed a myriad of variations and embraced a host of complications. This year, Audemars Piguet unveils a stylistic move forward for its Royal Oak Offshore model with its Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph version. This high-engineering piece, originally developed for the Code 11.59 collection, now takes on a 43 mm titanium-crafted case, waterproof to depths of 100 m and totally on a par with its sporty, prestigious personality.
Special work was carried out on the finishes of the caliber 2967, which drives the time data and short-cycle time measurements. The entirely-redesigned openworked titanium bridges, decorated with black PVD coating, incorporate inserts fashioned in the same material, which offer a two-tone contrast. As such, the bridges showcase satin-brushed finishes and polished angles. The inserts set off with alternating sandblasted and polished surfaces and two-tone components bring out this visual impact even more. The sapphire-crystal caseback, which invites to discover part of the gear-train, offers a one-of-a-kind vista over the 22-carat gold oscillating weight adorned with black PVD coating. Moreover, this selfwinding movement delivers a power reserve of some 65 hours.
This reference, where production is limited to just 100 pieces, brandishes an interchangeable strap system, where the wearer can choose between a black rubber strap with folding clasp and a black large square-scale alligator strap.
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By Dan Diaconu