Audemars Piguet introduces the very first timepiece crafted in sand gold with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Sand Gold Watch, a new 18-carat gold alloy conferring rich plays of light.

Hovering between white and pink gold, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Sand Gold Watch’s color changes depending on the angle and light, thus offering varied aesthetic possibilities. To complement the new gold case and bracelet, Audemars Piguet developed a matching sand-gold-toned hue to adorn the open worked bridges and main plate of Calibre 2972, whose multilayered architecture takes center stage on both sides of the watch.

This new galvanic color sits in subtle contrast with the rhodium-toned components of the movement’s inner workings to create a unique 3D effect. The result is a harmonious scene blending technical complexity with contemporary design. Sand gold offers subtle variations depending on the light, provides resistance over time and making it both a durable and timeless color.

First released in 2022 for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, Calibre 2972 combines a self winding mechanism with a flying tourbillon. Its highly stylized and multilayered open worked architecture has been conceived to offer symmetry while bestowing the watch with a unique 3D effect. The beauty and finesse of the mechanism are revealed by removing as much material from the main plate and bridges as possible to let light pass through, without impairing its functions.

Via Audemars Piguet