Description
Acquire the absolute pinnacle of modern haute horlogerie with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication (Ref. 26605CE.OO.1248CE.01). Masterfully intertwining the brand’s iconic architectural design language with the most revered mechanical complications in watchmaking, this extraordinary timepiece is a true tour de force of precision engineering. Rendered entirely in sleek, ultra-hard black ceramic, it represents the ultimate expression of Audemars Piguet’s uncompromising dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional Swiss watchmaking.
Bold Black Ceramic Architecture
The commanding 44 mm case is entirely crafted from exceptionally resilient black ceramic, a highly technical material renowned for its virtually scratch-proof nature and striking contemporary aesthetic. Machined to exacting standards, it showcases Audemars Piguet’s signature interplay of meticulously hand-finished satin-brushed and polished surfaces. Measuring 15.1 mm in thickness, the imposing octagonal case is secured by the collection’s iconic eight white gold hexagonal screws. It is seamlessly paired with a matching black ceramic bracelet equipped with an AP folding clasp, ensuring an unparalleled, stealthy presence and supreme comfort on the wrist.
A Captivating Openworked Aesthetic
Beneath the glareproofed sapphire crystal lies a mesmerising sapphire dial that serves as a transparent canvas for the intricate mechanical theatre within. The openworked design reveals the breathtaking complexity of the underlying Grande Complication movement, perfectly framed by a black inner bezel. The dial features beautifully balanced black counters for the perpetual calendar and chronograph displays, alongside classic white gold Royal Oak hands coated with a luminescent treatment for optimal readability in low-light conditions.
The Masterpiece Calibre 2885
At the beating heart of this remarkable timepiece is the self-winding Calibre 2885, a legendary in-house manufacture movement comprising a staggering 648 individually hand-finished components. Traditionally crafted by a single master watchmaker from start to finish, it unites three of the most challenging horological complications: a minute repeater that chimes the time on demand, a perpetual calendar (displaying the day, date, week, month, leap year, and moon phase), and a split-seconds (rattrapante) chronograph for measuring intermediate times. Beating at a frequency of 2.75 Hz (19,800 vph), it delivers a 45-hour power reserve, with its spectacular hand-engraved oscillating weight fully visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Collection: Royal Oak
- Model: Grande Complication
- Reference: 26605CE.OO.1248CE.01
- Case Material: Black ceramic
- Case Dimensions: 44 mm diameter x 15.1 mm thickness
- Caseback: Glareproofed sapphire crystal
- Water Resistance: 20 metres (2 ATM)
- Dial: Sapphire dial (openworked), black counters, white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black inner bezel
- Movement: Calibre 2885 Manufacture (Self-winding mechanical)
- Complications: Minute repeater, perpetual calendar, split-seconds chronograph, week indication, hours and minutes
- Power Reserve: 45 hours
- Frequency: 2.75 Hz (19,800 vph)
- Movement Components: 648 parts / 52 jewels
- Bracelet: Black ceramic bracelet with AP folding clasp
Offered by Splendore Pieces, the non-custom division of Splendore Group Limited. This watch is supplied as made by its maker, with no Splendore Unique personalisation. Splendore Group Limited is independent and is not affiliated with the maker of this watch unless clearly stated.
