Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2021 Reference No: 77350CE.OO.1266CE.01 Movement No: MU1’122 Case No: H’K46’65W Model Name: Royal Oak Material: Black ceramic Calibre: Automatic, cal.5800, 28 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black ceramic Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 170mm Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions: 34mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet guarantee, hangtag, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
In 2020, Audemars Piguet introduced the first 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding model, marking the smallest automatic Royal Oak available in their current collection. This release was a welcome addition for those seeking a more compact timepiece. A year later, Audemars Piguet surprised enthusiasts by unveiling a new 34mm Royal Oak crafted entirely in sleek black ceramic, a material previously reserved exclusively for Quantième Perpétuels and the Skeleton Openworked models. This new iteration in black ceramic offers a fresh option for aficionados, providing a simpler, yet no less striking, alternative.
Beautifully accented with pink gold accents on the bezel and dial, the present watch has a stunning two-tone contrast that is chic yet sporty. This thoughtful design choice enhances legibility.
Offered in brand-new condition with its factory stickers still in place, and complete with all original accessories, this black ceramic Royal Oak is poised to attract attention from both men and women, making it an excellent unisex option for those with slender wrists. With a slim profile of just 8.8mm, this timepiece is not only comfortable for daily wear but also highly durable, thanks to the scratch-resistant properties of ceramic.
A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.
