Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41 White Gold 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41 White Gold 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01 The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01 is a breathtaking fusion of “Haute Horlogerie” engineering and “Haute Joaillerie” finishing. It takes the technical brilliance of the Double Balance Wheel Openworked movement and encases it in 18-carat white gold treated with the Florentine Technique. Created in collaboration with jewelry designer Carolina Bucci, this “frosted” finish is achieved by beating the gold with a diamond-tipped tool, creating tiny indentations that catch the light like diamond dust. This reference is widely considered the ultimate expression of the modern Royal Oak, shimmering with a brilliance that is rough to the touch but visually indistinguishable from a gem-set piece. The 41 mm case is crafted from 18-carat White Gold and measures 10 mm thick. The “frosted” texture covers every flat surface of the case and integrated bracelet, contrasting sharply with the polished beveled edges of the octagonal bezel. The dial is a slate-grey openworked masterpiece, featuring pink gold applied hour-markers and hands that provide a warm, legible contrast against the monochromatic white gold architecture. Key Features Model Name Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Reference Number 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01 Case Material Frosted 18-carat White Gold Dimensions 41 mm (10 mm thick) Water Resistance 50 metres (167 feet) Dial Slate Grey Openworked (Skeleton) Crystal Glareproofed Sapphire (Front and Back) Movement Type Self-winding (Automatic) Power Reserve Approx. 45 hours Caliber Manufacture Calibre 3132 Special Finish Hammered “Florentine” Frosted Effect Frequency 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour) Bracelet Frosted White Gold with AP Folding Clasp The Frosted Gold Finish is the defining characteristic of this reference. The Florentine Method: Unlike traditional sandblasting, this manual hammering technique creates an organic, shimmering surface that does not fade over time. It gives the white gold a “diamond-like” sparkle without the use of a single actual stone. Openworked Artistry: The movement bridges are finished in slate-grey (NAC treatment), allowing the golden tones of the double balance wheels at 7 o’clock to stand out. Visual Symmetry: The skeletonization is perfectly symmetrical, showing off the 245 components and the 22-carat gold oscillating weight through the exhibition caseback. The movement is the Manufacture Calibre 3132. Double Balance System: By using two balance wheels and two hairsprings on the same staff, the movement achieves higher inertia and stability, leading to superior chronometric precision. Hand-Finished Interior: Each of the internal angles of the bridges is finished by hand. This level of skeletonization requires extreme skill, as removing too much material would destabilize the movement.