Audemars Piguet New Release: Hands-On Review

Chicolini · 2023-05-20T18:36:19Z

Explore Chicolini's Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar in titanium. Discover its technical marvels, unique dial, and collector insights.

Chicolini

WPS member · Audemars Piguet forum

46 replies7445 views7 photos

Chicolini's acquisition of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar in titanium offers WatchProSite readers an exclusive look at a modern horological marvel. His detailed first impressions and stunning photography provide invaluable insights into a highly coveted, limited-edition timepiece. This article delves into why this particular reference stands out, exploring its technical prowess and aesthetic nuances through the eyes of a seasoned collector.

46 collectors discussing this on the WatchProSite forumJoin the Conversation →

recent new AP introductions. This is the 200 piece limited edition Royal Oak Ultra Thin Perpetual calendar. It’s made in all titanium so extremely lightweight and oh so very thin. A technological marvel. The dial is a really lovely slate blue that is gradient and the black subdials with white printing really stand out so it’s quite legible. I just opened it and am pretty excited over it. The movement is also very nice to look at. I am still scratching my head as to how they can accomplish this complication in such a thin case. I am told it was the thinnest perpetual calendar on the market until recently surpassed by the Bulgari Octo

Finissimo. I feel very fortunate to have received this. I am very grateful. Hope you enjoy looking at it. I would really enjoy meeting so many of you in person and yearn for the day I can do so. All the best, Eddy

Key Points from the Discussion

The extreme thinness of the titanium case significantly enhances wearability, making the complex perpetual calendar complication remarkably comfortable on the wrist.
The smooth, flat slate blue gradient dial, rather than the traditional 'Tapisserie' pattern, is a deliberate design choice that prevents the perpetual calendar subdials from appearing overly busy, enhancing legibility.
The Royal Oak Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar's case, at nearly 2mm thinner than the 8.1mm Royal Oak Jumbo, is a significant engineering feat, especially considering it integrates a perpetual calendar complication.
The choice of a smooth dial over the iconic 'Tapisserie' texture is a point of interest for collectors, with some wondering about the aesthetic impact.
The watch is widely considered a 'fan favorite' among collectors, making an allocation a notable achievement.
The 'NWA' (New Watch Alert) acronym in the title sparked humorous interpretations regarding its alternative meaning, adding a lighthearted moment to the thread.

The Discussion

GWIS

May 20, 2023

Congratulations Ed, that’s a beauty!

They make really good holiday souvenirs in Le Brassus!! All the best, Jon

Chicolini

May 20, 2023

Thank you so very much🙏🏻

Mohannad (aka Riddler)

May 20, 2023

Major congrats Ed on this marvel

Great edition to your ever great collection

Chicolini

May 21, 2023

Thanks Mohannad! Hope you are well!

NickO

May 20, 2023

Outstanding new acquisition, Ed, congratulations! Your collection grows ever more impressive!

BTW - your title made me chuckle. I don’t think NWA means what you think it means. You’d need to ice out that bezel and really bring the bling before it gets NWA approval 😀

Clueless_Collector

May 20, 2023

Is NWA not the commonly used “New Watch Alert”?