Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

1 0 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Royal Oak Chronograph 41 Amarriage of high glamour and practical sensibilities A udemars Piguet challenges traditions once again. Fusing a legendary functionality with a sophisticated high jewellery finish, the Royal Oak Chronograph – a sports performer in the Audemars Piguet family since its debut in 1997 – appears as a stunning haute joaillerie model for the first time. Its 41 mm case responds to women’s demands for larger, more visible and performance-oriented watches – timepieces that combine the glamour of a high jewellery piece with practical considerations such as legibility, smooth and easy to manipulate chronograph functions and the latest technological innovations. Every surface of this pink gold chronograph, from the case to the dial, to the lugs and bracelet sparkles with brilliant-cut diamonds. With 966 IF (highest clarity) diamonds, for a total of approximately 7,84 carats, the superlative work of Audemars Piguet’s gem-setters is on full display. Even the tiniest surfaces, like the pink gold wedges that isolate the crown from the pushers, have been beautifully set alight with diamonds. The formidable 41 mm case, equipped with a self- winding movement – calibre 2385 – powers the functions of chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date. With a power reserve of 40 hours, the screw-locked crown and pushers of the Royal Oak Chronograph ensure water resistance to 50 metres. The silver-toned chronograph counters, designed to stand out against the canvas of diamonds, ensure clear, easy to read elapsed times. To enhance legibility, the peripheral ring that contains the applied pink gold indices has also been crafted in silver and the hands treated with a luminescent coating to facilitate readings in the most adverse light conditions. The Royal Oak Chronograph truly captures the spirit of the woman who wears it.