Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication – Ref. 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication (Ref. 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01) is an extraordinary one-of-one wristwatch introduced quietly in May 2023. Engineered and assembled by a single master watchmaker in AP’s Grande Complication atelier, this timepiece unites the pinnacles of haute horlogerie—short-time measurement, striking mechanism, and astronomical indications—into a singular technical marvel.
Case Bracelet
- Material: Full white ceramic case, bezel, and integrated bracelet featuring an AP folding clasp.
- Dimensions: 44 mm diameter × 15.1 mm thickness.
- Crystal Water Resistance: Glare-proofed sapphire crystal front and back; water resistance of 20 m (2 bar).
- Finish: Brushed surfaces enhance the reflective quality of ceramic, making it appear like polished metal—a first for this material in AP’s Grande Complication line.
Dial Hands
- Dial: Skeletonized sapphire dial featuring a white external zone surrounding the counters, offering direct insight into the movement.
- Hands: Signature Royal Oak white‑gold hands with luminescent coating for legibility.
Movement Complications
- Calibre 2885: In-house automatic “Grande Complication” movement operating at 2.75 Hz (19,800 vph), consisting of 648 components and 52 jewels.
- Power Reserve: Approximately 45 hours.
- Functions include: Minute repeater (striking mechanism)
- Split-seconds chronograph (rattrapante, short-time measurement)
- Perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap year, week indicator)
- Hour, minute, and small seconds indications
Manufacturing Excellence Exclusivity
This model 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01 was produced as a single, unique piece. Its creation is the result of singular craftsmanship: from initial design to final assembly, one master watchmaker meticulously built and adjusted every component in AP’s Grande Complication workshop.
Visual Distinction Presence
The watch’s white ceramic construction—rare in haute horlogerie—combined with an octagonal bezel and exposed AP screws, delivers both contemporary flair and technical robustness. Its brushed finish adds a metallic sheen that plays with light and texture in a dynamic way.
Technical Summary
- Reference: 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01
- Case Bracelet: White ceramic, 44 mm × 15.1 mm, 20 m WR
- Dial: Skeletonized sapphire, white counters, white-gold luminescent hands
- Movement: Calibre 2885 automatic, 19,800 vph, 52 jewels, ~45 h PR
- Complications: Minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, perpetual calendar with week display, small seconds
- Unique: One-of-one execution by a single master watchmaker
Summary 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01 is a horological gem—melding supreme mechanical heritage, exclusive craftsmanship, and daring innovation within a ceramic Royal Oak chassis. As both a technical showpiece and artful statement, it stands unparalleled in AP’s modern repertoire.
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