As a pioneer in the watch industry, Audemars Piguet has always been famous for its innovative concepts. In recent years, it has also regarded the cultivation of creativity and the exchange of art and creative talents as the core value of the brand. It not only strongly supports musicians and invites artists to create, but also recruits talents. The ebullient musician Mark Ronson endorses the brand, perfectly combining different fields. Audemars Piguet recently brought big news. It officially revealed five new works in collaboration with 1017 ALYX 9SM in Tokyo, which immediately became the focus of attention.
1017 ALYX 9SM was created by well-known fashion designer Matthew Williams. Born in Chicago, USA, he is passionate about experimenting with materials. He often uses high-quality innovative technical materials to create chic and unexpected fashions that break the rules. This time 1017 ALYX 9SM and Audemars Piguet join forces for the first time. The two parties focus on two classic series “Royal Oak Series” and “Royal Oak Offshore Series”, integrating the spirit of both brands, and bringing together Five limited edition watches made of 18K yellow gold and white gold. Matthew Williams has uniquely simplified the iconic elements such as the Grand Tapisserie pattern, date window, and time indication on the Royal Oak series into a simple and concise design. The clean dial does not have the plaid treatment that has been seen before, but a single The color and matte-polished metal surface can be said to bring the minimalist spirit to its fullest, and such a low-key but modern design aesthetic has indeed injected a lot of fashion into these two epic classics. Taste.
Speaking of which, Matthew Williams is indeed like a maverick in the fashion industry to a certain extent. In addition to being the master of 1017 ALYX 9SM founded by him, he is currently also the helmsman of Givenchy women’s and men’s wear, and what he has brought His works also allow us to see him find the perfect combination in the design of streetwear and high fashion. Matthew Williams once said in an interview that when making a piece of clothing, he would start with the fabric. Therefore, from the beginning, he would cooperate and dialogue with certain experts. In the process, he may have challenged these experts. The original specifications, but some interesting development content can always be found through discussions. This time crossing over to watch design, Matthew Williams used the same method to try to understand the historical background of the watchmaking industry and intuitively design ideas for contemporary watches. This time he and Audemars Piguet jointly created new Royal Oak series and Royal Oak Offshore models. The diameters range from 37 mm to 42 mm. The five new models are either made of 18K white gold or gold. The case, bezel and bracelet are all vertically matte polished on the surface, coupled with the one-piece design, making the lines of this watch purer and clearer, and exuding a modern and clean temperament.
Audemars Piguet X 1017 ALYX 9SM Royal Oak Royal Oak Series
Two new models of the Royal Oak series are entirely made of 18K gold. They are a 37mm self-winding watch and a 41mm self-winding chronograph. In order to make the dial aesthetics as clean and pure as possible, only fluorescent-coated gold hands appear on the dial of the 37mm self-winding chronograph, as well as the gold three-dimensional Audemars Piguet logo and the words 1017 ALYX 9SM. The 41mm self-winding chronograph There are also only three hands left to rotate and time at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock.
Royal Oak Royal Oak series automatic watch
Table diameter37mm
case18K white gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back, screw-down crown
Movement5909 automatic movement
FunctionHours, minutes, seconds display
water proof50 meters
Royal Oak Royal Oak series automatic winding chronograph
Table diameter41mm
case18K yellow gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Movement4409 self-winding movement
FunctionHours, minutes, seconds display
water proof50 meters
Audemars Piguet X 1017 ALYX 9SM Royal Oak Offshore Royal Oak Offshore Series
Like the Royal Oak series, the two new models of the Royal Oak Offshore series also discard many complicated elements, retaining only the Royal Oak Offshore classic date window and the iconic AP logo, 1017 ALYX. The word 9SM is set at 6 o’clock; the 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions also have only hands without timers, marking the first “abstract” chronograph. The case diameters of the two limited editions are both 42 mm, but they are made of 18K white gold and yellow gold respectively. The simple and neat strokes highlight the dazzling brilliance of the watch.
Royal Oak Offshore Royal Oak Offshore self-winding chronograph
Table diameter42mm
case18K yellow gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back, screw-down crown
Movement4404 self-winding movement
FunctionHours, minutes, seconds display
water proof100 metres
Royal Oak Offshore Royal Oak Offshore self-winding chronograph
Table diameter42mm
case18K yellow gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back, screw-down crown
Movement4404 self-winding movement
FunctionHours, minutes, seconds display
water proof100 metres
In terms of movement configuration, the Royal Oak series self-winding watch with a diameter of 37 mm is equipped with the 5909 movement, which will be released in 2022, and the Royal Oak series self-winding chronograph with a diameter of 42 mm. Equipped with Audemars Piguet’s latest 4409 self-winding integrated chronograph movement, it adopts a date display design, but has a column wheel and flyback function, so you can restart timing instantly without pressing the stop or zero button first. . The other two Royal Oak Offshore chronographs are equipped with 4404 movement, equipped with flyback function and a power reserve of 70 hours. In addition, these four watches are equipped with Audemars Piguet’s interchangeable straps and additional black rubber straps; the case backs are equipped with sapphire crystal bottom covers, clearly showing the oscillating weight specially developed for this series of limited edition watches. And they are all engraved with “Limited Edition” and the words 1017 ALYX 9SM.
The only unique work in the world
In addition to the four new works that will be launched in Audemars Piguet stores, Matthew Williams and Audemars Piguet also created the world’s unique Royal Oak series self-winding chronograph for the charity auction. This world’s only 41mm watch uses a two-color case and bracelet made of 18K gold and stainless steel. It is equipped with a vertically matte polished black PVD-coated 18K gold surface and is equipped with the 4409 movement. The surface is also decorated with the brand logos of both partners, as well as gold chronograph hands. The central gold hour, minute, and second hands have a fluorescent coating and are still eye-catching and easy to read in the dark. It can be said to be the perfect crystallization of advanced technology and fashionable design.Go to the official website to explore more information :>>>https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/zh-hant/home.html
Royal Oak Royal Oak series automatic winding chronograph
Table diameter41mm
caseStainless steel case with 18K gold bezel, crown and pushers, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back, screw-down crown
Movement4409 self-winding movement
FunctionHours, minutes, seconds display
water proof50 meters
Images：courtesy of Audemars Piguet
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