As I mentioned before, each watch, regardless of its size, is powered by the in-house caliber 3132, which is skeletonized, exquisitely finished and beveled, and specially equipped with double balance wheels. You get a power reserve of at least 45 hours, which is extended during wear thanks to the skeletonized solid gold winding block. There are two differences in the configuration of the movement, which are purely aesthetic. The first is that the 41 mm watch has a double balance and bridges in contrasting tones, while the 37 mm variant is equipped with a double balance and bridges that match the case. The second is that the 41mm variant has slate-gray NAC coated parts, while the 37mm watch retains a gold hue (which I actually prefer). All replica watches retain a black skeletonized barrel, visible at 1′ on the dial side – foreshadowing where the mainspring is placed.
Of course, the most interesting aspect of the 3132 movements is its use of two balance wheels. According to the Associated Press, “This patented innovation, released by Audemars Piguet in 2016, improves the precision and stability of the fake watch. By integrating two balance wheels and two hairsprings assembled on the same axis, the system oscillates in perfect synchronization.”
This new boutique Royal Oak self-winding chronograph (38 mm) marks the Manufacture’s first solid 18-carat pink gold watch with a bezel set with a series of baguette-cut amethysts. Matching the bezel is a purple dial with a “Grand Guignol” motif, a purple chronograph counter with stepped and textured lines, and applied hour-markers and hands in 18-carat pink gold with luminescent coating. Here, buyers will find a more traditional Royal Oak chronograph, with a harmony of satin-brushed and mirror-polished surfaces that reveal the elegant handcrafted hours for which the brand has become famous.
Measuring 38 mm in diameter, 11 mm thick, and water-resistant to 50 meters, this rose gold model houses, under a sturdy engraved case-back, the caliber AP 2385 – based on the F. Piguet 1185Fmovement, which was the thinnest self-winding chronograph when it was first introduced. This vertical clutch column-wheel chronograph movement features a flyback complication and a 40-hour power reserve.
Last, but certainly not least, is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 34mm Brushed White Gold Selfwinding. While the shimmering frosted gold does steal the show, my eye was drawn to the icy light blue “Grand Guignol” dial. It’s a slight departure from what we’ve come to expect from a blue dial, and it works very well with the texture of the frosted gold.
Like the black ceramic variant mentioned at the beginning, the replica watch has a diameter of 34 mm, is 8.8 mm thick, and is water-resistant to 50 meters. It also uses the same Vaucher-based AP 5800 movement and a contrasting rose gold winding rotor.
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