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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel 37mm Openworked Rainbow Set Bezel | 15468BA.YG.1259BA.01-B

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Brand
Audemars Piguet
Model
Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel 37mm Openworked Rainbow Set Bezel
Reference
15468BA.YG.1259BA.01-B
Availability
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel 37mm Openworked Rainbow Set Bezel | 15468BA.YG.1259BA.01-B

Among Audemars Piguet's most technically ambitious Royal Oak variants, the frosted gold double balance wheel configuration with rainbow-set bezel represents the manufacture's commitment to pushing horological boundaries within their iconic octagonal case design. The 37mm yellow gold case of reference 15468BA.YG.1259BA.01-B showcases the distinctive Florentine finishing technique, creating a textured surface that catches light dramatically while housing the openworked dial architecture. This particular specification combines the visual drama of a skeleton dial with the chromatic intensity of a rainbow gem-set bezel, positioning it among the most distinctive Royal Oak expressions in contemporary production. The double balance wheel complication, visible through the openworked dial construction, demonstrates Audemars Piguet's mastery of both aesthetic and technical innovation within the constraints of Gerald Genta's original 1972 design language.

Key Features & Specifications

  • Frosted Gold Case Construction — 37mm yellow gold case features the signature Florentine finishing technique, creating a hammered texture that diffuses light across the octagonal surfaces while maintaining the Royal Oak's architectural proportions
  • Double Balance Wheel Complication — Automatic movement incorporates dual balance wheels visible through the openworked dial, providing enhanced chronometric stability and visual drama through the skeleton architecture
  • Rainbow Gem-Set Bezel — Octagonal bezel set with multicolored gemstones creates a chromatic gradient around the case perimeter, elevating the traditional Royal Oak aesthetic with haute joaillerie execution
  • Openworked Dial Architecture — Skeleton dial construction reveals the movement's mechanical components while maintaining legibility through strategically positioned hour markers and hands
  • Integrated Yellow Gold Bracelet — Matching frosted gold bracelet with AP folding clasp continues the textured finish across the entire watch, creating visual continuity from case to closure
  • Transparent Case Back — Sapphire crystal exhibition back provides full view of the automatic movement's finishing and the double balance wheel complication in operation
  • Water Resistance Rating — 50-meter water resistance maintains practical wearability despite the complex dial construction and gem-set bezel configuration
BRAND Audemars Piguet
SERIES Royal Oak
MODEL NUMBER 15468BA.YG.1259BA.01-B
MODEL YEAR Call for Enquiry
CONDITION Call for Enquiry
BOX/PAPERS Box & Papers
MATERIAL Yellow Gold
CASE SIZE 37 mm
CASE SHAPE Octagonal
CASE BACK Transparent
CASE DETAIL Hammered 18-carat yellow gold case, bezel set with ?rainbow? baguette-cut multicoloured gemstones, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, screw-locked crown
CROWN Screw Down
BEZEL Gem Set
MOVEMENT Automatic
DIAL COLORS Skeleton
DIAL TYPE Analog
DIAL MARKERS Openworked
BAND MATERIAL Yellow Gold
CLASP AP Folding Clasp
WATER RESISTANCE 50 Meters (165 Feet)
GENDER Men's
WATCH STYLE Sports Watch

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