Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to unveil a new miniature Royal Oak quartz model measuring a mere 23 mm diameter and executed in a choice of 18-carat yellow, white or pink gold. These mini monochrome timepieces combine the strong aesthetic codes of the original Royal Oak with the shimmering brilliance of Frosted Gold to create a striking visual effect. Inspired by the Manufacture’s rich history of miniature and jewellery watches, this trio of petite watches offer a contemporary interpretation of the 20 mm Mini Royal Oak launched in 1997.
By rethinking the proportions, architecture, design and performance of the smallest Royal Oak ever made, the new “Mini Oak” collection builds on the Manufacture’s legacy to open up horizons for the slenderest wrists, while adapting to contemporary lifestyle with a quartz movement offering over seven years of battery life.
A REFINED “FROSTED” JEWELLERY AESTHETIC
Blurring the line between jewellery and watchmaking, the Royal Oak Mini models, crafted in 18-carat yellow, pink or white gold, combine the powerful aesthetic codes of the original Royal designed by Gérald Genta in 1972, with the delicacy and sophistication of Frosted Gold for a unique, shimmering monochrome aesthetic. Inspired by an ancient Florentine jewellery technique, the Frosted Gold finish was revisited by jewellery designer Carolina Bucci and adapted by Audemars Piguet artisans in 2016 to adorn the Manufacture’s timepieces.
