Description
In 2017, just before the SIHH, Audemars Piguet introduced its first full-ceramic Royal Oak — a Perpetual Calendar that marked a turning point for the collection. Since then, the Le Brassus manufacture has steadily integrated this high-tech material into its range, releasing only a handful of color variations — among them, the striking white of the 2022 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar White Ceramic Ref. 26579CB.
Fresh, brilliant, and radiant, it pairs an intense blue dial with the modernity of white ceramic — a combination that instantly catches the eye. This is a watch for the seasoned collector: someone whose collection is already well-rounded yet seeks something truly distinctive and bold. For this reference, Audemars Piguet chose a classic blue “Grande Tapisserie” dial with contrasting silver subdials. The white inscriptions and luminescent material on the hands and hour markers harmonize perfectly with the crisp ceramic case. The dial layout follows that of all Royal Oak Perpetual Calendars, featuring the unusual week-number display along the inner flange. Day, date, month, leap year, and laser-microstructured moon phase set against a shimmering aventurine sky complete the astronomical complication — one that requires adjustment only once every 125 years and 317 days.
Inside beats the ultra-thin Calibre 5134, shared with its steel and gold counterparts. Measuring 29 mm in diameter and just 4.31 mm thick, this self-winding movement offers a 40-hour power reserve. Its variable-inertia balance runs at an uncommon frequency of 19,800 vph, while the finishing is executed to the highest standards — with Côtes de Genève, perlage, and polished bevels. The openworked rotor is equally refined, adorned with exquisite detailing. Casual yet elegant, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar White Ceramic embodies both the technical mastery and timeless sophistication that define Audemars Piguet. The watch is offered full set.