Audemars Piguet Launches New “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Ceramic Shades
In 04 2025, Audemars Piguet unveils a new ceramic shade in which pays homage to the renowned “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” - a shade this first appeared on the switch of the original Royal Oak in 1972. This new edition is definitely inspired by the deep, very clear night skies of the Vallée de Joux, a region which includes long inspired the imaginative spirit of Swiss meilleur horlogerie. The new ceramic not merely recreates the iconic hue, and also continues a long tradition regarding innovation by combining primitive craftsmanship with modern producing techniques. This ceramic have been developed over several years to ensure the color of each component is obviously consistent. For this launch, the newest material will appear on about three different models in the Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore collections, two of which are entirely rendered in deep pink ceramic. With Audemars Piguet’s typical fine hand-finishing strategies combined with high-tech machining, the particular watchmaker once again demonstrates it is commitment to design excellence as well as material innovation. The start is also a tribute to the Votre Brassus region, highlighting the main element role that the region provides played in Audemars Piguet’s 150-year history.
Case: a tribute inside ceramic and steel
The cases of these fresh watches highlight Audemars Piguet’s ability to blend innovation having tradition. The case of the 41mm Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton is made entirely on the new “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic. With an anti-glare sapphire crystal and caseback, and encased in a ti bezel, this case ensures toughness without sacrificing a refined artistic. In contrast, the 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph also features a full ceramic case, extending to the drivers and even the crown. In this article, the ceramic is together by stainless steel decorations, including the eight hexagonal screws plus the titanium crown fragment, boosting the sporty yet superior look of this watch. The next watch, the 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph, features a two-tone design which combines a stainless steel case along with unique “Bleu Nuit, Dénudée 50” ceramic elements around the bezel, pushers and the queen's. The 41mm model is actually water-resistant to 50 metre distances and has a case thickness involving 9. 7mm, while the 42mm and 43mm models are generally water-resistant to 100 metre distances and have case thicknesses connected with 15. 3mm and 13. 4mm respectively.
Dials: celestial inspiration and also refined details
The particular dials of these new watches are a key element in providing the unique “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” character. The call of the 41mm Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton incorporates a “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” inner ring, providing a refined backdrop for the 18K rose gold colored hour-markers and Royal Oak hands, covered with fluorescent material. This simple but striking display is designed to emphasis attention on the meticulously developed skeleton movement beneath the sapphire crystal. The 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph features a Méga Tapisserie face, with a ceramic tone that will echoes the chronograph surfaces and inner ring. Contributory details such as 18K white gold or platinum hands and hour marker pens, as well as white chronograph signs on a blue background, raise the readability and dynamic selling point of the dial. Meanwhile, typically the 43 mm model includes two-tone dial that brings together stainless steel with dark glowing blue ceramic. Its Méga Tapisserie pattern contrasts with the lighting azure chronograph counters and whitened tachymeter scale, and the watch dial is also printed with the white gold or platinum AP monogram at 10 o'clock. The dial will be reminiscent of the clear along with inspiring night sky with the Vallée de Joux, exhibiting both respect for background the sophistication of modern engineering.
Movement: Accurate Engineering and Heritage Creativity
At the heart of these designer watches is an impressive movement in which combines modern engineering technological know-how with a deep respect intended for watchmaking tradition. The Twice Balance Skeleton watch provides you with the self-winding Calibre 3132 movement. This movement is well known for its patented double equilibrium mechanism - a system together with two balance wheels in addition to two hairsprings, which are built on a single axis to improve accurate and stability. The skeletonized movement, with a total height of 26. 6 mm and a thickness of 4.4 mm, consists of 245 parts and 38 gems, ensuring a minimum power reserve associated with 45 hours at a heurt frequency of 3 Hz (21, 600 vibrations per hour). Meanwhile, the 42 milimetre Royal Oak Offshore Auto Chronograph is equipped with Calibre 4404, an integrated chronograph movement this combines a column tyre and a flyback function to get seamless restart. With a length of 32 mm and also a thickness of 8 millimeter, the movement consists of 433 parts and 40 jewelry, and offers a powerful power reserve regarding 70 hours at a regularity of 4 Hz (28, 800 vibrations per hour). The 43 mm Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph is driven by Trascendencia 4401 and offers similar technological advantages, including a flyback timepiece function and fine adornment visible through the sapphire caseback. Each movement not only assures excellent timekeeping performance, but reflects Audemars Piguet's strenuous pursuit of technical progress along with the art of watchmaking.
Straps: a design and style that combines elegance as well as functionality
Both the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Skeleton and the Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph usually are paired with a " Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" hard bracelet. These bracelets include a titanium AP flip-style clasp to ensure a protected closure. For the 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph, the approach is a lot more flexible. This model gives you an interchangeable strap method, including a textured calfskin straps in the " Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" color and also equipped with a stainless steel AP green buckle. In addition , an additional azure rubber strap is available, showing the sporty nature on this model.
Although Audemars Piguet focuses on often the technical and aesthetic enhancements behind the new " Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" fine ceramic, pricing details for these types have not yet been plainly disclosed. Designed to celebrate the actual brand’s 150-year heritage as well as ongoing quest to push the particular boundaries of materials along with design, these three watches are expected to appeal to lovers and collectors.
Features
Brand Audemars Piguet
Models Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore
References Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton 41 mm:
15416CD.OO.1225CD.01
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 42 mm: 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 43 mm:
26420SO.OO.A029VE.01
Case Materials Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton 41 mm:
“Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Ceramic
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 42 mm:
“Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Ceramic
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 43 mm:
Stainless steel with “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Ceramic bezel, crown and push-pieces
Aspects Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton 41 mm:
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness: 9. 7 mm
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 42 mm:
Diameter 42 mm
Thickness: 15. 3 mm
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 43 mm:
Diameter 43 mm
Thickness: 14. 4 mm
Water proofing Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton 41 mm:
a few bar (~50 m)
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 42 mm:
10 bar (~100 m)
Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Chronograph 43 mm:
10 bar (~100 m)
Dial Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton 41 mm:
“Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” inner board with 18K rose gold hour or so markers