Pink gold is one of the four classic metals historically employed for watch cases (the other three being white gold, yellow gold and platinum). However, a true "cult" following of this material developed only in recent years: its warm glow has been rediscovered and what was until the last century a seldom employed -and even less often appreciated - metal, is now counted as one of the most sought-after case materials to be found on a timepiece. The hue of the metal is often paired with a chocolate dial, but in this instance Audemars Piguet went off the beaten track and endowed the piece with a dial in a particular dark-grey hue. While offering a welcome change from the often seen pink gold/chocolate dial combo, the color chosen perfectly merges with the rose gold case, granting the watch an astounding sporty suaveness.