AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph Edition

 AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph Titanium 44 Limited Edition 2021

Audemars Piguet launches its first royal oak offshore selfwinding flying tourbillon flyback chronograph in a newly designed 43 mm case. Limited to 100 pieces, the new Royal Oak Offshore comes with the brand’s interchangeable strap system for more versatility.

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to announce the release of a new complication in the Royal Oak Offshore collection. Limited to 100 pieces, the new selfwinding timepiece combines flying tourbillon with flyback chronograph in a brand new case diameter of 43 mm, paving the way for a new generation of redesigned Royal Oak Offshore models. Although it retains the essence of the Royal Oak Offshore’s original characteristics, the case has evolved to offer optimum ergonomics and aesthetics while the dial reveals the muscular architecture of the new movement hand-finished to the nines. Complemented with the Manufacture’s new interchangeable strap system, this high complication brings together efficiency and technical sophistication.

New sporty movement upholding tradition

The Royal Oak Offshore limited edition is powered by a new aesthetic interpretation of the Manufacture’s selfwinding movement with flying tourbillon and flyback chronograph originally released in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection. While the flyback function enables to restart the chronograph without stopping or resetting it first, the flying tourbillon making its rotation at 6 o’clock compensates for the effect of gravity.

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Adapted to the watch’s new diameter, Calibre 2967 presents a more sportive aesthetics attuned to the collection’s identity. Redesigned, the architectural titanium bridges adorned with black PVD coating incorporate titanium inserts for a two-tone contrast. While the titanium bridges have been finished with satin-brushing and hand-polished angles, the inserts present an alternation of sandblasted and polished surfaces for more visual appeal. In addition, the bridges’ external chamfers have been meticulously polished to remove the black PVD coating to further the contrast of colours and textures.

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The bridges also reveal part of the multi-layered movement’s two-tone components on both sides of the watch. Similarly, the flying tourbillon cage showcases the rhodium-toned balance wheel pulsating within. In addition to uncovering part of the gear train, the sapphire caseback presents the collection’s openworked oscillating weight in 22-carat gold coated with black PVD. With 65 hours of power reserve when not on the wrist and water-resistance to 100 metres, this complicated limited edition is fit for sporty adventures

Ergonomic 43 mm
titanium case

This Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph marks the beginning of a new generation of Royal Oak Offshore in 43 mm that combines the collection’s powerful identity with a more ergonomic design. The timepiece’s titanium case presents larger polished chamfers on the edges, while the bezel and glareproofed sapphire crystal have been vertically curved for a contemporary touch.

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The black ceramics screw-locked crown and chronograph pushpieces also follow a refined curvature, while subtly echoing the movement’s grey and dark hues. The alternation of hand-polished chamfers and sandblasting finishing adorning the case and bezel also provides an impactful contrast. The titanium sapphire caseback, finished with circular satin-brushing, is engraved with “Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition of 100 Pieces.”

Architecturale aesthetics

In place of a traditional dial, the hand-finished architectural and multi-layered movement provides the ultimate backdrop for the dial aesthetics. The two transparent chronograph counters, outlined with a black outer ring, leave the view of the two-tone movement unencumbered.

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The movement’s dark hues are also illuminated by more assertive 18-carat white gold hands, a white transferred minute track on the black inner bezel, as well as applied rhodium-toned AP initials realised in galvanic growth, appearing without the long-form signature. Last but not least, the red chronograph hands add a vivid touch of colour.

An assortment
of interchangeable straps

This limited timepiece is fitted with the new interchangeable strap system complementing the latest Royal Oak Offshore models. The interchangeability system has been directly integrated into the case’s studs and buckle.

The ease and efficiency of the new system will allow clients to change the straps and buckles of their new timepiece themselves with a quick click and release. The double-push system also grants optimum security when the watch is worn on the wrist.

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The black interchangeable rubber strap adorning this high complication is endowed with a new aesthetics with redesigned grooves forming in the continuity of the studs. The watch also comes with an additional black hand-stitched “large square-scale alligator” strap. The AP folding clasp in sandblasted titanium also offers a new ergonomic design.

The Royal Oak Offshore collection also presents an assortment of two elegant calfskin straps in beige or brown fitted with the interchangeable system. More rubber and alligator strap options will be released later this year. Stay tuned!

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 “The aesthetics of the movement originally released in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection has been redesigned in the Royal Oak Offshore style with Calibre 2967. Its blackened architectural bridges, honed from titanium, have taken on a more sportive and bold look with decorative titanium inserts bringing relief, contrasts and plays of light. Opening onto the multi-layered movement, they also reveal new sporty decorations deeper down for a powerful contrast to the smallest detail. This is the marriage of tradition and innovation at its peak.”

Lucas Raggi, Development Director

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph (ref. 26622TI.GG.D002CA.01) is limited to 100 pieces and will be available in June 2021. The price has yet to be confirmed.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 

Model: Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph

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Reference: 26622TI.GG.D002CA.01

 
Case
Diameter 43 mm
Sandblasted titanium case and bezel
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Black ceramic pushpieces and screw-locked crown
Sandblasted titanium pushpiece guards and studs
Water-resistant to 100m
Dial
Openworked - black inner bezel with seconds
Black chronograph counter rings at 3 and 8 o'clock
Red chronograph hands and markings
Flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock .
18k white gold hands with lume
Blackened titanium bridges
Movement
AP manufacture calibre 2967 (based on Code 11.59 calibre 2952) 
Total diameter:   33.6 mm (13¾ lignes) - 526 parts
Automatic - 21,600vph/3Hz  - 65h power reserve
Functions hours, minutes, flying tourbillon, flyback chronograph
Strap
Interchangeable black rubber strap with sandblasted titanium folding clasp.
Additional interchangeable black hand-stitched “large square-scale” alligator strap.

 Limited edition to 500 pieces 

Availaibility from June 2021

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Carl F. Bucherer – Heritage BiCompax Annual Edition

Carl F. Bucherer – HERITAGE Chrono BiCompax Annual Panda Dial Limited Edition 2021

LIVING TRADITIONS, RICH HERITAGE:
THE HERITAGE BICOMPAX ANNUAL

The Heritage BiCompax Annual Celebrates the Design and Savoir Faire of the 1950s

Some timepieces have a history that dates back many years before they officially make their debut. This is especially true for the Carl F. Bucherer Heritage collection, including the new Heritage BiCompax Annual. Strictly speaking, the origin of this watch can be traced back to 1888 – the year in which Carl-Friedrich Bucherer opened his first shop in Lucerne. His business grew quickly and he was dedicated to manufacturing timepieces and jewelry in-house from the very beginning. 

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This tradition continues today, more than 130 years later. Over the decades, a wide array of exceptional designs and technical achievements have emerged from Carl F. Bucherer’s workshops. The Heritage collection celebrates this multifaceted history with exceptional limited-edition timepieces. The latest addition to the collection takes its inspiration from a design that was already making waves in the late 1940s and serves as a tribute to this special chapter of Carl F. Bucherer’s history.

The Dawn of a New Era: The Triumph of the Chronograph

The chronograph had its great breakthrough in the 1940s. This wristwatch became a symbol for athleticism and dynamism at a time when life seemed to be speeding up at a breakneck pace. It was a trend that continued unabated in the following decade: not only did the tempo of life show no signs of slowing down, but personal horizons were growing broader as well. The chronograph became an icon of its era.

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In the ateliers of Carl F. Bucherer, a whole range of wristwatches with stopwatch functionality was produced as early as the late 1940s. Already at that time, the Lucerne-based watchmaker was offering an array of different designs, display formats, and additional functions. These advancements aimed to meet the increasingly individual demands of customers in an increasingly diversified market. Chronographs with a BiCompax display were particularly sought-after. This type of harmonious dial design features two subdials symmetrically positioned on the horizontal central axis of the watch face. This notable symmetry was also the hallmark of one standout timepiece in the Carl F. Bucherer archives dating back to approximately 1950. Its sporty, elegant design was as groundbreaking then as it is today. 

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The curved design of this vintage piece lent the case – which measured only 34 mm in diameter – and its slim chronograph pushers a sporty flair. The warm gold tone of the case was complemented by a pink-champagne-colored dial featuring telemeter and tachymeter scales and a russet leather strap. This stylish classic chronograph served as the design inspiration for the newly launched Heritage BiCompax Annual.

A Golden Era: The Postwar Years

In the years following the Second World War, Ernst and Carl Eduard Bucherer – the sons of the founder – took advantage of the general economic upswing to successfully expand the family business. The trained watchmaker and goldsmith continued their father’s tradition of exceptional quality, making it their number one credo.
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Technical refinement combined with unique design and useful innovative functions characterized the watches of this era. The process of creating a watch, from the initial idea to the final product, ran like a well-oiled machine. 

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The different departments and areas of expertise within the company worked together to release timepieces that set new standards in the industry and delighted more and more watch aficionados around the world. Tourism was becoming rather popular thanks to a booming economy and growing mobility, which brought increasing numbers of visitors from all over the world to Switzerland. The timepieces from Lucerne soon made a name for themselves on the international stage.

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Carl F. Bucherer continues to adhere to the high standards set during this time. Producing the highest-quality timepieces, ensuring the satisfaction of its customers around the world, and setting new standards in the process are still the guiding principles of the watchmaker. The Heritage BiCompax Annual was born in this culture of excellence.

Continuing the Success Story

The style and charm of the new addition to the Heritage collection hark back to this golden era of Carl F. Bucherer’s company history – a history that now spans over 130 years. The Heritage BiCompax Annual is inextricably linked with Carl F. Bucherer’s roots in Lucerne and its tradition of Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship. The watchmaker continues to honor these traditions today by making use of the latest technologies and manufacturing methods. The Heritage BiCompax Annual is the latest in a long line of timepieces that prove that skillfully combining tradition and innovation is part of the Carl F. Bucherer DNA.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Facts and Figures: HERITAGE Chrono BiCompax Annual

Reference number: 

00.10803.08.32.01 (leather strap)
00.10803.08.32.02 (rubber strap) 

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Movement
Automatic, CFB 1972 caliber
Diameter 30.0 mm, height 7.3 mm,
47 jewels,
Power reserve of 42 hours
Functions: 
Chronograph : minutes and seconds counters,
annual calendar, large date, hour, minute, small seconds
Case
Stainless steel/18 k rose gold or stainless steel
Diameter 41 mm, height 14.05 mm
Double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Sapphire crystal case back
Water- resistant to 30 m ( 3 atm )
Dial
Black with silver-colored counters
Strap
Calfskin strap in cognac brown or embossed rubber in black,
stainless steel folding pin buckle

 - Limited Edition of 888 pieces


Price: US$ 7,600; or € 6,400
* Recommended retail price

 

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