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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26614OR.YY.1220OR.01 is an exceptional expression of haute horlogerie, combining the iconic Royal Oak design with a sophisticated perpetual calendar complication. Crafted in 18-carat pink gold, the 41mm case is paired with a striking rainbow-colored, gem-set bezel and a black “Grande Tapisserie” dial. Produced as an exclusive limited edition of just 20 pieces, this highly collectible timepiece showcases Audemars Piguet’s distinctive approach to luxury watchmaking, where precious materials, intricate complications, and unmistakable design come together.
The black “Grande Tapisserie” dial provides a dramatic contrast against the warm tones of the pink-gold case and the colorful bezel. Its four sub-dials display the day, date, month, and astronomical moon phase, while additional indications provide the week of the year and leap-year cycle. Surrounding the dial is a bezel set with 32 baguette-cut sapphires in a rainbow color arrangement and the dial is protected by glareproofed sapphire crystal, ensuring excellent legibility and clarity.
Completing the luxurious presentation is an integrated 18kt rose gold bracelet, designed to flow naturally from the Royal Oak case and preserve its distinctive architectural aesthetic. The bracelet is secured with an Audemars Piguet folding clasp, providing a combination of security, comfort, and elegance. The polished and satin-finished surfaces of the precious-metal bracelet complement the case and emphasize the watch’s sophisticated finishing.
Turning the watch over reveals an open, transparent caseback, offering a view of the Audemars Piguet Calibre 5134 automatic movement. This finely engineered movement powers the watch’s hours and minutes alongside its perpetual calendar functions, including the date, day, month, week indicator, leap-year indication, and astronomical moon phase. The perpetual calendar mechanism is designed to account for the differing lengths of the months and the leap-year cycle, requiring minimal adjustment when properly maintained. The 41mm case measures approximately 9.5mm in height and features a screw-locked crown for added security.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26614OR.YY.1220OR.01 represents a rare combination of technical sophistication, precious materials, and exceptional design. With its 18kt rose gold construction, rainbow sapphire bezel, black “Grande Tapisserie” dial, integrated gold bracelet, and sophisticated Calibre 5134 movement, it is a particularly distinctive interpretation of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. Limited to only 20 pieces worldwide and presented with factory stickers, this timepiece stands as a highly exclusive collector’s example of Audemars Piguet craftsmanship. Reference No. 26614OR.YY.1220OR.01
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