AUDEMARS PIGUET UNVEILS A NEW POLYCHROME GOLD
After unveiling a new form of multi-coloured ceramic called chroma ceramic in March 2024, Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is proud to present a new material called chroma gold with a camouflage motif. This patented polychrome gold is obtained thanks to the latest Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) technology, which enables the rapid sintering of powered gold, and which has already been used in the development of chroma ceramic.
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A PATENTED INNOVATION
Always experimenting with innovative materials, Audemars Piguet has developed and patented a new precious blend. Like the polychrome ceramic presented at the beginning of the year, the new chroma gold has been obtained by using Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) technology, which significantly reduces the sintering time from several hours to just a few dozen minutes.
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A first for the watchmaking industry, this process required the mastery of SPS technology and involved numerous tests to find the right distribution of gold hues to achieve the desired aesthetic effect. In addition, the compression of the gold powders during the sintering cycle makes each piece unique, as the pattern varies slightly from model to model. Despite these subtle variations, this technique ensures visual consistency between the different components. Each disc produced can be used to create a case, a bezel or bracelet links, enhancing the unique appearance of the whole.
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The various components are then pre-polished and pre-satin-brushed before being meticulously hand-finished to create the Manufacture’s trademark alternation of satin finishing and polished chamfers. These finishes enhance the play of light typical of the Royal Oak collection and bring out the nuances of yellow, white and pink gold.
CONSTANT RESEARCH INTO INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
Audemars Piguet has always combined avant-garde, if not disruptive, materials and aesthetics. This creativity reflects the pioneering spirit that the Manufacture has nurtured for generations and it is thanks to the meticulous work of its artisans that some materials, such as steel, titanium, carbon or ceramic have been ennobled and given a place in the world of watchmaking.
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Today, the Manufacture extends its range of possibilities with the launch of chroma gold. This blend of gold hues opens up new horizons in terms of the combination of precious materials, personalisation and design, heralding a colourful future.
“Seek Beyond.”
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Press Release - 2024
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