Audemars Piguet, the iconic Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer, has unveiled three exquisite new timepieces crafted in close collaboration with collectors in the Middle East.
With this series, Audemars Piguet not only pays homage to the region’s deep appreciation for luxury watchmaking but also introduces innovative materials and design elements inspired by Middle Eastern aesthetics.
The series was conceptualized during the brand’s first-ever “Create the Extraordinary” workshop held in Dubai in June 2022. Here, collectors were invited to collaborate directly with Audemars Piguet’s design teams, providing creative input that reflects the region’s unique tastes and cultural motifs. Each of the resulting timepieces bears the engraved words “Special Edition” and “Create the Extraordinary” on its caseback, underscoring its exclusive status.
This new series exemplifies Audemars Piguet’s commitment to fusing age-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, resonating with Middle Eastern clients who seek sophistication, innovation, and heritage in their luxury timepieces.
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin: Titanium and Bulk Metallic Glass
The standout Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin brings titanium together with Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG) — marking a world-first for this complication. Used for the bezel, caseback frame, and bracelet studs, the palladium-based BMG lends exceptional durability and a brilliant, mirror-like finish, which contrasts sharply with the satin-brushed titanium. The vertically brushed ivory dial, adorned with Hindu-Arabic numerals, white gold hands, and rhodium subdials, features an intricate moon-phase indicator that complements the timepiece’s refined aesthetic.
This ultra-thin watch is powered by the celebrated Calibre 5133 movement, developed in 2018 and measuring just 2.9 mm thick. This groundbreaking movement design, a single-plane structure with integrated perpetual calendar functions, revolutionized ultra-thin watchmaking and can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback. An exquisite rhodium-toned oscillating weight features an arabesque motif inspired by regional Middle Eastern designs, offering a final, luxurious nod to the collection’s origins.
Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked in White Ceramic
For the first time, the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked is available in a sleek white ceramic edition. This 41 mm marvel is defined by its technical complexity and aesthetic clarity, featuring a blue aventurine inner bezel that contrasts beautifully with its white monochrome case and bracelet. Rhodium-toned openwork, framed by polished white ceramic, reveals the intricate self-winding Calibre 3132 movement with its patented double balance wheel. This dual-balance system, first introduced in 2016, features two synchronously oscillating wheels for heightened precision and stability.
The dial is enhanced by white gold hour markers and blackened Royal Oak hands with luminescent insets for optimal legibility. Through the caseback, the rhodium-toned oscillating weight, seamlessly matching the movement’s tones, adds a final touch of elegance.
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon: Meteorite Dial and Two-Tone Brilliance
The 41 mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon combines black ceramic and stainless steel in a bold two-tone aesthetic, a first for this iconic collection. Its dial is crafted from meteorite, showcasing natural stratification for a unique texture and visual depth, complemented by grey and rhodium accents on the inner bezel and numerals. Rhodium-toned pink-gold hour markers and baton hands complete the sophisticated look, creating a harmonious and refined presence on the wrist.
The piece is driven by the Calibre 2950, a masterful combination of a selfwinding movement and a flying tourbillon designed to counteract gravity’s effects on accuracy. This modern horological marvel can be observed through the sapphire caseback, where Audemars Piguet’s renowned finishing techniques shine. A grey rubber-coated strap completes the piece, reflecting the Middle East’s balance of elegance and modernity.
