Ref. 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01A rare, handsome and "like-new" black ceramic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year and weekly indication, bracelet, warranty and presentation box
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2017 Reference No: 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01 Movement No: AC7'501 Case No: J83’564 Model Name: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Material: Black ceramic Calibre: Automatic, cal. 5134, 38 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black ceramic Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions: 41mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty card, Audemars Piguet Timepiece Life and Care card, instruction manual, product literature, fitted winding box and outer packaging. , 2022 marks the 50th birthday of the Royal Oak. With innovative iterations of the Genta design, Audemars Piguet has been keeping luxury sports watch aficionados on their toes since 1972. In 2017, Audemars Piguet shook the world of Haute Horlogerie once again by introducing its state-of-the-art Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic. Although the brand has been known to offer bezels and cases in this material, a ceramic bracelet was previously never imagined. Audemars Piguet’s attention to detail on ceramic Royal Oaks is second to none in terms of comfort and aesthetics. The mirror-like edges on the bezel and links create a subtle yet sensational contrast to the evenly brushed finishes on the case and bracelet. According to the firm, their metal-like polished ceramic is not only unique, but this level of detail on such a tough material is extremely difficult to achieve. Inspired by calibre 2120, the slender case on the ref. 26579 houses an automatic calibre 5134, connecting its visual and technical complexity to its predecessors. Along with the traditional calendar functions, the present Royal Oak is presented with weekly indication and a beautiful moon phase display- depicted by a photorealistic moon on an iridescent aventurine background. As the genesis of its line in full ceramic livery, this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic is one of the hottest models, not to mention the most unattainable. Much coveted by the likes of Jay Z, Kevin Heart and Ed Sheeran, it would be a crime to turn down this opportunity to acquire the present ref. 265579CE, a black beauty in "like-new" condition., A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
