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The watch enthusiast shares more about how this new chiming timepiece is the rock star of minute repeaters.

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The watch enthusiast shares more about how this new chiming timepiece is the rock star of minute repeaters.

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Jewelry trends might come and go in the world of fast fashion, but step into luxury fashion design. And you can expect nothing but sumptuous quality and, of course, longevity. Whatever the season, we all love some serious sartorial elegance. That’s where finding the perfect jewelry comes in! Nothing quite makes an outfit like the personalized touch of a classic…

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When it comes to the people we love, we won't settle for anything less than the very best — and that means the latest novelties from the esteemed watchmaking Maison, Audemars Piguet.

In this photoshoot, take a closer look at the novelties from Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, and Code 11.59 collections.

Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm in Black Ceramic

When Audemars Piguet made frosted gold for the ladies, the men clamoured for it. Audemars Piguet heard and answered. Likewise, black ceramic was only used on larger case-sized watches until this month, when the brand used the beloved lightweight and scratch-resistant material on the Royal Oak 34mm line, complete with rose gold accents even on the octagonal screws in the bezel. What's more, this is the only time-only black ceramic Royal Oak at the moment, making it a timepiece well sought after not just by the ladies, but by the gents as well.

Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm

Slowly but surely, Audemars Piguet is expanding its offerings in the 34mm sized Royal Oaks, which have found a comfortable following in both men and women who prefer smaller case sizes. This novelty in white gold, with its frosted gold treatment, looks completely iced-out even without diamonds and is beautifully complemented by an icy blue tapisserie dial.

Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm

The latest version of the Royal Oak Chronograph with the flyback chronograph movement also receives the frosted gold treatment. The 41mm white gold timepiece, limited to only 200 pieces, comes with a new dark silver dial with the Grande Tapisserie pattern and snailed sub-counters.

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm

Audemars Piguet has given the Royal Oak Offshore a complete overhaul with a new design that features a more ergonomic case in 43mm, interchangeable straps and the brand's integrated self-winding flyback chronograph movement, the calibre 4401. This piece in stainless steel comes with a taupe-coloured dial with the Méga Tapisserie pattern and a redesigned logo that says only AP for a more polished look.

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

The new Royal Oak Offshore Divers are also refreshed with a new movement, the Calibre 4308, and quick-change interchangeable straps — minute improvements that make all the difference. In new colourways that give the timepiece highly contemporary and sporty aesthetics, this blue-dialled beauty with a matching rubber strap is our pick.

Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm in White Gold and Ceramic

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet only gets better — this year, the new collection sees the addition of a new octagonal middle case honed from black ceramic. The bi-colour aesthetics gives the watch another layer of interest and highlights the unusual case construction. A future classic? Only time will tell.

Photography Kauzrambler
Styling Michael Cheung
Hair and Make-up Gloomy Kwok
Photo Assistant Allison Fong
Styling Assistant Cissy Chan
Location Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Models Jeremy W and Ksenia I @ Primo

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The smallest mechanical Royal Oak is now available in black ceramic or white Frosted Gold.

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The smallest mechanical Royal Oak is now available in black ceramic or white Frosted Gold.

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The verdant hue appears on the dials of the new Royal Oak Jumbo, chronograph and tourbillon timepieces.

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The verdant hue appears on the dials of the new Royal Oak Jumbo, chronograph and tourbillon timepieces.

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The Swiss manufacture adds four new references to its Royal Oak Selfwinding Collection for ladies.

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is introducing the brand's most recognised model in a new size. The 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding model is designed specifically for smaller wrists. Perfect for women with a daintier frame who prefer an automatic timepiece, the variations include a steel version with a matching silver dial; a dual-toned steel and pink gold version with silver dial; a steel version with a blue dial and diamond-set bezel; and a pink-gold version with a silver dial and diamond-set bezel. Equipped with the selfwinding calibre 5800, the watches all feature the collection’s signature Grande Tapisserie dial, applied baton hour-markers and an integrated metal bracelet that matches the case.

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To present the four additions to its collection, Audemars Piguet has also reimagined the AP House in Central to celebrate the launch. The transformation takes on a feminine vibe and is festooned with floral installations in full bloom. Guests are welcome to make an appointment or drop in to experience the new collection at the house.

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I am a big fan of the luxury watchmaker Girard-Perregaux. A great heritage, a renowned manufacture and some iconic models. In this article I will highlight the Laureato Chronograph 42mm in 18kt rose gold, a recent model from 2018. Located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Girard-Perregaux manufacture is one of the oldest, the most prestigious and respected Swiss watchmakers. Belonging today…

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Breaking the glass ceiling: Recent collaborations between three watch ateliers and powerhouse women fashion designers are proof that fine watchmaking is more than a man's game.

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The Royal Oak Frosted Gold that Audemars Piguet first released in 2016 to celebrate 40 years of the Royal Oak for women was quite a revelation, to say the least. Here was the icon that started the entire luxury sports-watch product segment, but with the surfaces of its familiar case and bracelet decorated using the traditional Florentine finish previously reserved for jewellery. It’s clearly still a Royal Oak timepiece – which speaks to the strength and versatility of its design – but the frosted-gold treatment had given the watch a second identity by also making it a bona fide piece of jewellery.

The watch was the brainchild of Italian jewellery designer Carolina Bucci, a fourth-generation jeweller, as the answer to a challenge from Audemars Piguet’s CEO François-Henry Bennahmias. He had seen Bucci wearing a vintage men’s Royal Oak in her online posts and challenged her to design one for women instead.

Two years on, Audemars Piguet and Carolina Bucci have jointly unveiled a follow-up: the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Carolina Bucci Limited Edition. Like its predecessor, the new iteration remains recognisable as a Royal Oak. It’s also become something else entirely, though. The change this time lies in its dial – a mirror replaces the familiar tapisserie-patterned dial, to provide a contrast that’s reflective of Bucci’s work and character (no pun intended).

Indeed, the new watch is almost like an extension of its eponymous designer, who dresses in a mishmash of street and high fashion while accessorising with an equally diverse mix of costume and fine jewellery. Speak to Bucci in person, and the same spirit comes across: thoughts and ideas flow freely, often combining in unexpected yet surprisingly amazing ways.

How did you arrive at the mirror dial for your signature timepiece with Audemars Piguet?
I was looking to go in the opposite direction from where I had taken the Royal Oak Frosted Gold. After roughing up the bracelet and case with the Florentine finish, I wanted to flatten out the dial instead. Rather than have the tapisserie pattern, I wanted something perfectly flat and still, to the extent of smoothing it out into a mirror. To be honest, I didn’t actually consider anything else in the design process.

That was very decisive of you, to have zoomed in on this area of the watch immediately.
It’s just how I am. I don’t distinguish between my personal and professional life – I call it one big sparkly mess. In the same way, I have all these inspirations that were never meant to go together, but they’re all blended in my head. My ideas are all cooking, and they’ll be ready at different points in time. When an idea is ready, I’ll zoom in on it. In this case, I had a mental image of the finished piece that I wanted to create in my head right from the start.

The new watch builds on the Royal Oak Frosted Gold, but as we all know, your initial proposal was rejected by Bennahmias. How did you convince him to go ahead with it?
I’m a Scorpio (laughs), so I’m pretty stubborn. From an aesthetic point, I knew it’d be a great piece, which is why I kept pushing for it. Funnily enough, one of what I consider the biggest compliments about the watch came from a craftsman at Audemars Piguet, who apologised for calling me crazy behind my back because of what I wanted to do with the Royal Oak – he thanked me for pushing the team to achieve more. Although the watch is obviously for Audemars Piguet’s clients, to have given its creators pleasure in building the watch was also a great source of satisfaction for me.

Has your collaboration with Audemars Piguet inspired you in your own jewellery design work?
Not necessarily. I don’t think there has been any “backward” inspiration to influence my jewellery design work. This collaboration did, however, show me that both Audemars Piguet and I are in our respective places not due to coincidence, but because of consecutive, deliberate steps and decisions. What I find inspiring is to see Audemars Piguet where it is now, yet trying to push its own boundaries. We’re both fourth-generation leaders of our respective businesses, so the parallels are there. It’s pushed me to do more and go further on my side.

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