First released in 2022 for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, calibre 2972 combines an automatic mechanism with a flying tourbillon. Now a new iteration comes as the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked ‘Sand Gold’ ref. 26735SG.OO.1320SG.01 in 41 mm which introduces the very first timepiece crafted in ‘Sand gold’, a new 18K gold alloy developed by Audemars Piguet conferring rich plays of light. 

Hovering between white and pink gold, its color changes depending on the angle and light, thus offering varied aesthetic possibilities. Its multilayered, open-worked movement pairs sand-gold-toned and rhodium-toned hues. Sand gold-toned inner bezel, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

Its highly stylised and multilayered open-worked architecture has been conceived to offer symmetry while bestowing the watch with a unique 3D effect. The beauty and finesse of the mechanism are revealed by removing as much material from the mainplate and bridges as possible to let light pass through, without impairing its functions.

To complement the new gold case and bracelet, Audemars Piguet developed a matching sand-gold-toned hue to adorn the openworked bridges and mainplate of the 2171-part AP Calibre 2972 powering this watch. The multilayered architecture of this calibre takes center stage on both sides of the watch. This new galvanic color sits in subtle contrast with the rhodium-toned components of the movement’s inner workings to create a unique 3D effect. The movement provides a power reserve of 65 hours when fully wound.

Sand gold offers subtle variations depending on the light, provides resistance over time, and makes it both a durable and timeless color. The result is a harmonious scene blending technical complexity with contemporary design.

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