Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked – Black Ceramic
📄 Brief of the Watch
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked, Ref. 15416CE, is a masterpiece of technical and artistic achievement. It is crafted entirely from scratch-resistant Black Ceramic—a material requiring advanced manufacturing—and is exceptionally finished. The watch is fully Openworked(Skeletonized), allowing unobstructed view of the in-house movement and the patented Double Balance Wheel mechanism at 8 o'clock, which enhances timekeeping precision. With its iconic octagonal design and high-tech material, this watch is a flagship piece blending complication, modern design, and exceptional finishing.
⚙️ Specifications and About the Watch
• Model: Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked
• Reference: 15416CE.OO.1225CE.01 (41 mm case)
• Case Material: Black Ceramic (41 mm)
• Dial: Openworked (Skeletonized)
• Bezel: Fixed Black Ceramic Octagonal Bezel with 8 Exposed Screws
• Movement: Audemars Piguet Calibre 3132 (Automatic, Double Balance Wheel, Openworked)
• Water Resistance: 50 meters
• Power Reserve: 45 Hours
⌚ About the Watch (Dial, Bezel, Chain, Machine)
• Dial: The Skeletonized Dial is entirely openworked, featuring rhodium-toned (gray) bridges and black-rhodium-toned mainplates, with key components like the balance bridge and hands in Pink Gold for contrast. The dual balance wheel is visible at 8 o'clock.
• Bezel: The iconic Octagonal Bezel is fixed, made of Black Ceramic. The material is renowned for its resilience and lightness, and its finishing (alternating polished and satin surfaces) is a tour de force of AP's craftsmanship.
• Chain (Bracelet): The integrated bracelet is entirely made of Black Ceramic, which is extremely difficult to manufacture and finish. It is secured by a titanium AP folding clasp.
• Machine (Movement): The Calibre 3132 is an integrated automatic movement that is fully openworked. Its patented Double Balance Wheelmechanism utilizes two balance wheels and two hairsprings mounted on the same axis to create a self-regulating system that enhances stability and chronometric performance.