Audemars Piguet : Royal Oak Grande Complication – Since 1972 – Exclusive Excellence!
Embodying the uncompromising vision of luxury, the Audemars Piguet : Royal Oak Grande Complication is a perfect testament to the pioneering designing and craftsmanship of the company. Since first introduced in 1972, the collection exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship through its unhinged commitment to using only the finest and highest quality materials.
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History
Origin Of Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet Holding SA, is a Swiss manufacturer of ultra luxury watches, based in Le Brassus, Switzerland. Founded by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in the Vallée de Joux in 1875, the company has been family owned since its founding. The company is recognized for its earlier achievements such as creating the first minute-repeating movement in 1892, and the first skeleton watch in 1934.
The First Royal Oak Grande
In 1972, the company released its first iteration to the Royal Oak Grande Complication, reference 5402ST, in a series of 1000 pieces. With the introduction of this series, the brand rose to prominence within the watchmaking history. Being the world’s first luxury steel sports watch, the Royal Oak’s unique porthole design with geometrical, octagonal bezel makes it one of the most sought after luxury watches in the market.
Design and Development of Royal Oak Grande Collection
With the market demand for an unprecedented steel watch for all occasions, Maison Audemrs Piguet approached Gerald Genta to invent a watch with the most beautiful finish ever seen. Legend has it that Genta worked all night and had invented the Royal Oak the following. He later expressed the design as the “Masterpiece of his career” and it is no under statement as the design went on to become one of the most iconic model in the industry.
Product Variants and Prices
The Royal Oak, is the brand’s signature model, designed by Gerald Genta. It revolutionized the watch industry with its debut in 1972. Since then there has been multiple iterations to the Royal OakbGrande Complication. All of them featuring the unconventional octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet which has become its symbol and prestige. Also Audemars Piguet is known for producing exclusive pieces and for their hands on manufacturing process, making Royal Oak on of the most expensive even among the luxury watches.
Audemars Piguet : Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication
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Watch Specification : Royal Oak Grande Collection
Royal Oak Grande Complication
White Ceramic
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Watch Specification Ref. 26605CE.OO.1248CE.01
Royal Oak Grande Complication
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| Reference | 26605CE.OO.1248CE.01 |
| Price | On Request |
| Case Colour | Black Ceramic |
| Case Back | Glareproofed sapphire crystal |
| Case Size | 44 mm |
| Case Width | 15.1 mm |
| Water Resistance | 20 m |
| Dial | Sapphire Dial |
| Bezel | Black |
| Bracelet | Black ceramic with AP folding clasp |
| Calibre | 2885 |
| Jewels | 52 |
| Mechanism | Self-Winding |
| Power Reserve | 45 hour |
| Total Diameter | 31.6 mm |
| Number of Parts | 648 |
| Frequency | 2.75 hz 19800 vph |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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Limited Edition
Manufactured with the finest and highest quality stainless steel or precious metals like gold or platinum, the Royal Oak Grande Complication are known for producing limited and exclusive watches. The materials used in forging the Royal Oak are no less than exceptional and perfectly exemplifies opulence in its craftsmanship, making this Complications on of the most famous and prestigious collections of the company.
Key Features And Functions
The Royal Oak Grande Complications are the finest and most exclusive sports watch in the industry. With its self winding movement and power reserve of up to 45 hour, the watch is widely renowned for its unconventional octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet. Some functions available in the watch are :
- Minute Repeater
- Perpetual Calander
- Split Second Chronographer
- Week Indications
Conclusion
The Grande Complication is the crowning glory of the Royal Oak collection, its rarest and most complicated model. With only a select few of them manufactured every year, the Grande Complication is easily one of the most expensive and exclusive pieces of the company Audemars Piguet. Designed by Gerald Genta, who described it as his masterpiece, the collection is extremely rare and can be a desire of a lifetime for discerning collectors looking to own a desirable and charismatic Grande Complication.
Some FAQ’s
What are Grande Complications?
In watches, a complications is a functions that goes further beyond telling the time, such as chronograph, perpetual calendar, minute repeater, power reserve indicator, and so on with Grande Complication including more additional functionality such as indicating full hour together with the quarter-hours.
What is so special about Royal Oak?
The Royal Oak is a embodiment of enormous grace and excellence. It is also an intricate and minutely detailed piece of horological design.
Why is Royal Oak so expensive?
The company Audemars Piguet is known for producing limited editions and exclusive watches, each produced with ultimate precision and hand crafted with exquisite design, the watches takes longer to produce thus making it expensive.
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