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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding – 18K Yellow Gold
Sale price
$219.00 USD
Regular price
$499.00 USD
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding – 18K Yellow gold
📄 Brief of the Watch
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding, often associated with designer Carolina Bucci, is a revolutionary artistic take on the classic Gérald Genta design. Crafted entirely from 18-carat yellow gold, its signature feature is the patented "Frosted Gold"finishing. This technique, inspired by the Florentine jewelry hammering method, creates a shimmering, diamond-dust effect across the entire surface of the case and bracelet. Unlike the Chronograph models you previously liked, this is a time-and-date only Selfwindingmodel, resulting in a cleaner, more minimalist dial, showcasing the texture of the case and bracelet.
⚙️ Specifications and About the Watch
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Detail |
Specification |
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Model |
Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding |
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Reference |
Typically 15550BA.GG.1356BA.01 (for the 37mm Calibre 5900 version) |
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Case Material |
18-carat Yellow Gold (entirely frosted finish) |
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Case Size |
Often seen in 37 mm (but also in 34mm and 41mm) |
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Dial |
Yellow Gold-Toned or Silver-Toned (depending on the exact reference), with a minimal "Grande Tapisserie" or smooth finish. |
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Bezel |
Fixed Frosted Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel with 8 Exposed Screws |
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Movement |
Audemars Piguet Calibre 5900 (or similar AP Selfwindingmovement) |
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Power Reserve |
Typically $\sim$60 hours (for Calibre 5900) |
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Complication |
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date |
⌚ About the Watch (Finish, Dial, Bracelet, Movement)
• Frosted Finish (The Key Feature): The Frosted Gold effect is created by delicately hammering the gold surface with a diamond-tipped tool, creating tiny, shimmering indentations. This finishing technique makes the gold glitter intensely, giving the watch an entirely different presence compared to the standard brushed or polished Royal Oak. This effect is applied to the case, bezel, and every link of the bracelet.
• Dial: The dial in this configuration is typically a Silver/White or Gold-Toned monochromatic face with a simple texture (sometimes a light 'Grande Tapisserie,' sometimes a smoother 'Crystal Sand' or 'Sunburst' finish), to allow the Frosted Gold case to take center stage. It features simple baton markers and Royal Oak hands.
• Bracelet (Chain): The integrated bracelet is fully frosted, contrasting beautifully with the polished bevels that frame the iconic edges of the case and links. The sheer amount of highly textured, solid Yellow Gold gives this watch an incredible wrist presence.
• Movement (Machine): For the newer 37mm models, the movement is the AP Calibre 5900, an in-house automatic caliber. It offers a respectable power reserve and is visible through the sapphire caseback. This clean time-and-date layout showcases AP's commitment to both high jewelrytechniques and high horology movement
