2022 marks the 50th birthday of the Royal Oak. With innovative iterations of the Genta design, Audemars Piguet has been keeping luxury sports watch aficionados on their toes since 1972. In 2017, Audemars Piguet shook the world of Haute Horlogerie once again by introducing its state-of-the-art Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic. Although the brand has been known to offer bezels and cases in this material, a ceramic bracelet was previously never imagined.

Audemars Piguet’s attention to detail on ceramic Royal Oaks is second to none in terms of comfort and aesthetics. The mirror-like edges on the bezel and links create a subtle yet sensational contrast to the evenly brushed finishes on the case and bracelet. According to the firm, their metal-like polished ceramic is not only unique, but this level of detail on such a tough material is extremely difficult to achieve.

Inspired by calibre 2120, the slender case on the ref. 26579 houses an automatic calibre 5134, connecting its visual and technical complexity to its predecessors. Along with the traditional calendar functions, the present Royal Oak is presented with weekly indication and a beautiful moon phase display- depicted by a photorealistic moon on an iridescent aventurine background.

As the genesis of its line in full ceramic livery, this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic is one of the hottest models, not to mention the most unattainable. Much coveted by the likes of Jay Z, Kevin Heart and Ed Sheeran, it would be a crime to turn down this opportunity to acquire the present ref. 265579CE, a black beauty in "like-new" condition.