Introducing Audemars Piguet Unveils the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar

Audemars Piguet is renowned for its influential creations, most notably the Royal Oak, introduced in 1972 and defined by its octagonal bezel, exposed screws, and integrated bracelet design elements that established a new category within luxury watchmaking.

In its latest release, the brand introduces the “Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar”, continuing the collection’s long-standing role as a platform for advanced calendar complications within a contemporary sports-luxury architecture. Audemars Piguet has previously presented a Royal Oak perpetual calendar in blue ceramic characterized by a bright, highly saturated tone. The new execution shifts toward a markedly darker blue.

The Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar is housed in a 41 mm ceramic case executed in the deep “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” shade, measuring 9.5 mm in thickness and paired with a titanium and sapphire caseback. The octagonal ceramic bezel, secured by eight white-gold screws, is satin-brushed throughout, with finishing that extends across the case and integrated surfaces. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides protects the dial, while the crown bears the Audemars Piguet logo. The construction offers water resistance to 50 meters.

The dial features Audemars Piguet’s signature blue Grande Tapisserie pattern, framed by a blue inner bezel and a white printed minute track along the periphery for clear legibility. Time is indicated by 18-carat white-gold hands and applied hour indices, both filled with luminescent material to ensure contrast against the textured surface. The perpetual calendar displays are arranged in a balanced layout, with the week indication and day at 9 o’clock, the date at 12, the astronomical moon-phase at 6, and the month and leap-year indication at 3 o’clock. The moon-phase incorporates the brand’s latest, more realistic depiction, introduced alongside the new movement.

The watch is powered by the in-house selfwinding Calibre 7138, a modern perpetual calendar movement comprising 423 components. The calibre operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and delivers a power reserve of approximately 55 hours. It comes with a blue ceramic bracelet and is fitted with a titanium three-blade folding clasp.

For more information, you can visit Audemars Piguet’s official website.