Robert Lewandowski – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in hand-finished black ceramic

During the recent presentation of Robert Lewandowski as a new FC Barcelona player, the Polish footballer was wearing the extremely sought-after 41 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in hand-finished black ceramic, featuring a slate grey dial.

The timepiece is crafted in hand-finished black ceramic and features the day, date, month, astronomical moon, and week of the year. The leap year indication is also featured on the “Grande Tapisserie” decorated dial.

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The newest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic was unveiled at the SIHH 2017. It is incredibly eye-catching and one of the company’s most recent releases. With its debut in 2015 and 2016, this fresh model accompanies the other brand-new Royal Oak perpetual calendars. The press statement gave the timepiece some initially unfavorable reviews, but in reality, it is incredibly gorgeous.

The 41 mm casing of the latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic was crafted from a solid piece of ceramic. Grand Tapisserie is featured on the dark grey dial, which changes color according to the illumination.

Day, date, a fully etched aventurine moon phase marker, month, and leap year are all included in the dial’s configuration, which is typical of perpetual calendar watches. Furthermore, the 52 weeks of the calendar year are denoted by an exterior chapter rim and matching middle hand, similar to the 120th Anniversary Royal Oak Quantième Perpétuel. This is an appealing feature that the other perpetual at this price bracket lack. In addition, this perpetual calendar is both incredibly sportive and incredibly elegant thanks to the white text, scarlet “31,” and aventurine moon phase ring.

The finishing on the bracelet and case has a similar satin polished look for which AP is renowned, while the grain is absolutely amazing. Being among the most intricate bracelets in the industry regarding construction because each connection is unique, one could only envision how difficult it was to build the bracelet from ceramic. A titanium double-folding deployant clasp is also included with the bracelet.

The caliber 5134 within this masterpiece can be seen in its entirety, thanks to the titanium window case back. The innovative in-house mechanical caliber 5134 is inspired by its predecessor, the caliber 2120, and powers the latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetuel in black ceramic. Nevertheless, this modern caliber has increased to accommodate the revised 41 mm case size. Glare-free sapphire crystal on the case back allows for complete visibility of the well-polished, 4.31 mm in thickness movement. The rotors are satin polished, and the suspension barrel, which aids in attaining additional slimness, is embellished with round Côtes de Genève.

The movement is 29.00 mm in diameter and 4.31 millimeters wide overall. Additionally, it has 374 components and 38 jewels, runs at a speed of 19,800 vph, and has a power reserve of up to 40 hours. A peripheral disc spinning on 4 ruby rollers guides the oscillation mass, reducing the friction and wear to a minimal level. Furthermore, a laser-microstructured, aventurine-based moon phase indication needs to be adjusted after 125 years and 317 days.

Current price: $325,000.00 USD

Reference: 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01

Photo: Getty Images / Robert Lewandowski