Description
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
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CONDITION
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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
About This Timepiece
Bracelet Sizing — Complimentary bracelet sizing included with every purchase. Contact us with your wrist measurement and we’ll have it ready before shipping.
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Warranty — New model watches include a 1-year mechanical warranty covering manufacturing defects. All watches include our confidence guarantee.
Shipping — Free insured overnight FedEx shipping on all orders. Fully insured, signature required, discreet packaging.
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