Press Release: Launch of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition

The collaboration between one of the oldest fine watchmaking manufacturers and one of Asia’s premier luxury retail group culminates in the creation of an exceptional timepiece - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition.

Audemars Piguet and The Hour Glass fete the launch last week in an intimate evening of fine Italian cuisine with distinguished guests at Senso Ristorante.

In a limited edition of 50 pieces, the Royal Oak Extra-Thin in 18-carat yellow gold was created in dedication to Singapore retailer – The Hour Glass. With its signature “petite tapisserie” dial in an exquisite shade of green, the unique timepiece also features a personalized oscillating weight engraved with the inscription of “The Hour Glass” and “One of Fifty”.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, date.

CASE: 18-carat yellow gold case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, special rotor engraved with “The Hour Glass” logo and the legend “One of Fifty”. Water-resistant to 50m. Diameter of 39mm

DIAL: Green dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, yellow gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

BRACELET: 18-carat yellow gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

MANUFACTURE CALIBRE 2121 

Total diameter : 28.40 mm (12 ½ lines) 

Total thickness : 3.05 mm 

Number of jewels : 36 

Number of parts : 247 

Power reserve : 40 h 

Frequency of balance wheel (Hz) : 2.75 (=19,800 vibrations/h)

REFERENCE NO. 15205BA.OO.1240BA.01

Dedicated to The Hour Glass, the Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition features a full 18-carat yellow gold case and bracelet, with its signature “petite tapisserie” dial in an exquisite shade of green. Limited to only 50 pieces worldwide.

Dr Kenny Chan, Mr Antonio Seward, Ms Wong Mei Ling and Mr Jeremie Comel.

A rare viewing of an original vintage Royal Oak that was showcased at the dinner. Circa 1977.

Guests having pre-dinner drinks and admiring the timepieces.

Mr Aston Yeo and Mr Ong Leng Keong.

Mr Michael Tay giving the opening speech. 

Mr Antonio Seward welcomes the guests.

Mr Michael Tay and Mr Antonio Seward mark the start of the dinner with the

opening of the vault doors.

Marveling at the beautiful limited edition 

The beaming faces after an enjoyable evening timepiece