After pioneering the usage of cast carbon in wristwatches over a decade in the past, then abruptly abandoning it attributable to its brittleness — carbon is again at Audemars Piguet.
The Royal Oak Idea Break up-Seconds Chronograph GMT Massive Date CFT Carbon encompasses a chunky 43 mm x 17.4 mm case created from a mix of light-weight ceramic, titanium, and CFT (Chroma Cast Expertise) cast carbon.
Chroma Cast Expertise is a patented cast carbon that comes with coloration and luminous supplies within the carbon alloy, leading to a case with a marbled look, that glows at nighttime.
Complemented by a black ceramic bezel, crown, pushers, and caseback, the watch encompasses a vibrant blue — that matches the blue blended into the CPT carbon case — on the three counters, the flange, one of many split-second chronograph palms ideas, and is used for one of many two included built-in rubber straps (blue/black and black/blue).
Distinguishing the design — like with the Royal Oak Idea watch launched in 2023 — is a sporty openworked dial with white gold hour-markers and palms with luminescent coating, titanium chronograph split-second palms.
Powering the hours, minutes, perform selector, GMT, 24H show, massive central date, and split-seconds chronograph is Audemars Piguet automated caliber 4407 which beats at 4Hz, measures 32 mm x 8.9 mm, has 628 components (73 jewels), and a 70-hour energy reserve.
The Royal Oak Idea Break up-Seconds Chronograph GMT Massive Date CFT Carbon (Ref. 26650FO.OO.D353CA.01) is water resistant to 50 meters and the retail worth is roughly $200,ooo.
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