Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Description

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in frosted rose gold — one of the most striking and highly coveted models from the Royal Oak line.

Details:

Brand: Audemars Piguet

Model Line: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Case Material: 18k Rose Gold with frosted finish (hammered texture, created in collaboration with jewelry designer Carolina Bucci)

Bracelet: Integrated frosted 18k Rose Gold Royal Oak bracelet with AP folding clasp

Bezel: Octagonal bezel with hexagonal screws, frosted finish matching the case

Dial: Slate grey “Grande Tapisserie” patterned dial with sub-dials for perpetual calendar functions

Functions:

Month + leap year indicator (12 o’clock sub-dial)

Day of the week (9 o’clock sub-dial)

Date (3 o’clock sub-dial)

Moon phase (6 o’clock sub-dial)

Week of the year (outer chapter ring)

Movement: Caliber 5134, automatic self-winding with perpetual calendar complication

Case Size: Usually available in 41mm

Water Resistance: 20–50 meters (depending on reference)

Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating

Case Back: Sapphire crystal exhibition back

Style Notes:

The frosted gold finish makes this Royal Oak stand out dramatically compared to standard brushed or polished models.

The perpetual calendar function automatically accounts for months of different lengths and leap years, making it one of the most complex and prestigious complications in high horology.

A collector’s favorite, it combines avant-garde aesthetics with timeless AP watchmaking mastery.