The Luxury Network Qatar Magazine Issue 02

Audemars Piguet is the oldest fine watchmaking
manufacturer still in the hands of its founding
families (Audemars and Piguet). Based in Le
Brassus since 1875, the company has nurtured generations
of talented craftspeople who have continuously
developed new skills and techniques, broadening
their savoir-faire to set rule-breaking trends. In the
Vallée de Joux, at the heart of the Swiss Jura, Audemars
Piguet has created numerous masterpieces, testament
to the Manufacture’s ancestral savoir-faire and
forward-thinking spirit.
The Swiss manufacturer announced the release of
three new diamond-set versions of the Royal Oak
“Jumbo” Extra-Thin. Each example is housed in a
39mm case, executed in 18-carat pink or white gold.
The case, bezel and bracelet are dressed with 1,102
brilliant-cut diamonds (7.09 carats).
The dial is enriched with a “Petite Tapisserie” pattern
and incorporates baguette-cut diamond hour-markers.
A light blue dial option is available in a choice of
18-carat pink gold or white gold with colour co-ordinated
Royal Oak hands with luminescent
coating. The third option pairs a black
dial with an 18-carat white gold case
and hands. In addition to the brand’s
name positioned below noon, an “AP”
logo is located in the lower portion
of the dial, consistent with “Jumbo”
convention.
At the heart of this watch is the
Manufacture Calibre 2121, visible
via the glare proofed sapphire
caseback. This movement is
equipped with an openworked,
bidirectional 22-carat gold oscillating
weight, conveniently harnessing
the motion of the wearer’s
wrist to power the watch. The
oscillating weight is hand finished,
encompassing both Clous de Paris
and satin-brushing. The movement
also incorporates hand finishing on
the bridges and main plate, utilising
the expertise of the Manufacture’s
craftspeople. This includes “Côtes de
Genève,” polished bevels, satin-brushed
edges and circular graining on the recesses.
The case: diamond-set 18-carat pink or white gold
case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water-resistant
to 50 m.
The dial: light blue or black dial with “Petite
Tapisserie” pattern, baguette-cut diamond hour-markers
and pink or white gold, Royal Oak hands with luminescent
coating.
Bracelet: diamond-set 18-carat pink
or white gold, bracelet with AP folding
clasp.
Diamond setting: 1,102 brilliant-cut
diamonds 7.09 carats (case,
bezel and bracelet) (98 for the case,
40 for the bezel and 964 for the
bracelet) with 12 baguette-cut diamonds
0.37 carat (dial).
These new versions of the
Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin
blend brilliant-cut diamonds
and fine watchmaking in a
free-spirited design, employing
the many skills practised in
Le Brassus.
Sharing its passion and savoir-faire
with watch enthusiasts worldwide
through the language of emotions,
Audemars Piguet has established enriching
exchanges among fields of creative
practices and fostered an inspired
community. Born in Le Brassus, raised
around the world.
by Narges Raiss
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