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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15412BA.YG.1224BA.01-B
Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked “Rainbow”
A dazzling and very well preserved yellow gold skeletonized wristwatch with center seconds, double balance wheel, multi-color sapphire-set bezel, bracelet, warranty card and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- In hardly worn condition, boutique-only model
- Featuring a rainbow bezel set with multicolored baguette-cut sapphires
- Accompanied by its full accessories
The Royal Oak Openwork Double Balance Wheel debuted in 2016 and was widely celebrated, the same year as Audemars Piguet partnered with Italian jeweler Carolina Bucci to create a ladies’ Royal Oak with a frosted effect, where a diamond-tipped tool is repeatedly applied to the case, giving it a shimmering, textured finish. It was in 2021 when Audemars Piguet introduced the reference 15412 in yellow, white, and pink gold, combining the stunning Florentine-style “frosted” finish to the bracelet and adding stunning baguette-cut multi-colored sapphires. The coveted rainbow effect is quite sought-after in the watch world, and the brand implemented the rainbow bezel with elegance and panache.
Powering this beautiful timepiece is Audemars Piguet’s signature double balance wheel movement. While the intuition behind it is quite straightforward (two balance wheels double the inertial mass, ensuring better timekeeping), the brand had to overcome significant technical challenges involving friction and energy management.
The present watch adds another layer of interest to the design through its yellow gold case and bracelet. The warm tone of the gold works particularly well with the rainbow of baguette-cut sapphires, while the frosted finish gives the surface a soft, shimmering texture that changes as it catches the light. The result is a particularly striking combination of color, texture and openworked mechanics, with each element contributing to the overall character of the watch.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.