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As a pioneer in the watch industry, Audemars Piguet has always been famous for its innovative concepts. In recent years, it has also regarded the cultivation of creativity and the exchange of art and creative talents as the core value of the brand. It not only strongly supports musicians and invites artists to create, but also recruits talents. The ebullient musician Mark Ronson endorses the brand, perfectly combining different fields. Audemars Piguet recently brought big news. It officially revealed five new works in collaboration with 1017 ALYX 9SM in Tokyo, which immediately became the focus of attention. 1017 ALYX 9SM was created by well-known fashion designer Matthew Williams. Born in Chicago, USA, he is passionate regarding experimenting with materials. He often uses high-quality innovative technical materials to create chic and unexpected fashions that break the rules. This time 1017 ALYX 9SM and Audemars Piguet join forces for the first time. The two parties focus on two classic series “Royal Oak Series” and “Royal Oak Offshore Series”, integrating the spirit of both brands, and bringing together Five limited edition watches made of 18K yellow gold and white gold. Matthew Williams has uniquely simplified the iconic elements such as the Grand Tapisserie pattern, date window, and time indication on the Royal Oak series into a simple and concise design. The clean dial does not have the plaid treatment that has been seen before, but a single The color and matte-polished metal surface can be said to bring the minimalist spirit to its fullest, and such a low-key but modern design aesthetic has indeed injected a lot of fashion into these two epic classics. Taste. Speaking of which, Matthew Williams is indeed like a maverick in the fashion industry to a certain extent. In addition to being the master of 1017 ALYX 9SM founded by him, he is currently also the helmsman of Givenchy women’s and men’s wear, and what he has brought His works also allow us to see him find the perfect combination in the design of streetwear and high fashion. Matthew Williams once said in an interview that when making a piece of clothing, he would start with the fabric. Therefore, from the beginning, he would cooperate and dialogue with certain experts. In the process, he may have challenged these experts. The original specifications, but some interesting development content can always be found through discussions. This time crossing over to watch design, Matthew Williams used the same method to try to understand the historical background of the watchmaking industry and intuitively design ideas for contemporary watches. This time he and Audemars Piguet jointly created new Royal Oak series and Royal Oak Offshore models. The diameters range from 37 mm to 42 mm. The five new models are either made of 18K white gold or gold. The case, bezel and bracelet are all vertically matte polished on the surface, coupled with the one-piece design, making the lines of this watch purer and clearer, and exuding a modern and clean temperament. Audemars Piguet In order to make the dial aesthetics as clean and pure as possible, only fluorescent-coated gold hands appear on the dial of the 37mm self-winding chronograph, as well as the gold three-dimensional Audemars Piguet logo and the words 1017 ALYX 9SM. The 41mm self-winding chronograph There are also only three hands left to rotate and time at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. Royal Oak series self-winding watch has a case diameter of 37 mm, an 18K white gold case, and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass mirror and bottom cover. Minutes and seconds display Water-resistant to 50 meters Royal Oak series self-winding chronograph 41 mm diameter case 18K gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass and case back Movement 4409 self-winding movement function Hours, minutes and seconds display Waterproof to 50 meters Audemars Piguet , only the Royal Oak Offshore classic date window and the iconic AP logo are retained. The words 1017 ALYX 9SM are set at 6 o’clock; the 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions also only have hands without timers. The first “abstract” chronograph. The case diameters of the two limited editions are both 42 mm, but they are made of 18K white gold and yellow gold respectively. The simple and neat strokes highlight the dazzling brilliance of the watch. Royal Oak Offshore self-winding chronograph 42mm case diameter 18K gold case, equipped with anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass mirror and bottom cover, screw-down crown movement 4404 automatic winding machine Movement function hour, minute and second display Waterproof 100 meters Royal Oak Offshore self-winding chronograph Diameter 42 mm Case 18K gold case, with anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass mirror and bottom cover, rotating The movement is equipped with a sunken crown movement, Caliber 4404, an automatic movement that displays hours, minutes, and seconds, and is water-resistant to 100 meters. 5909 movement, the Royal Oak series self-winding chronograph with a diameter of 42 mm is equipped with Audemars Piguet’s latest 4409 self-winding integrated chronograph movement. It adopts a date display design but has a column wheel. With the flyback function, timing can be restarted instantly without pressing the stop or zero button first. The other two Royal Oak Offshore chronographs are equipped with 4404 movement, equipped with flyback function and a power reserve of 70 hours. In addition, these four watches are equipped with Audemars Piguet’s interchangeable straps and additional black rubber straps; the case backs are equipped with sapphire crystal bottom covers, clearly showing the oscillating weight specially developed for this series of limited edition watches. And they are all engraved with “Limited Edition” and the words 1017 ALYX 9SM. In addition to the four new works that will be listed in Audemars Piguet stores, Matthew Williams and Audemars Piguet also created the world’s only Royal Oak series automatic chronograph for the charity auction. Stopwatch. This world’s only 41mm watch uses a two-color case and bracelet made of 18K gold and stainless steel. It is equipped with a vertically matte polished black PVD-coated 18K gold surface and is equipped with the 4409 movement. The surface is also decorated with the brand logos of both partners, as well as gold chronograph hands. The central gold hour, minute, and second hands have a fluorescent coating and are still eye-catching and easy to read in the dark. It can be said to be the perfect crystallization of advanced technology and fashionable design.Go to the official website to explore more information: >>> Oak Royal Oak series self-winding chronograph case diameter 41 mm stainless steel case, with 18K gold bezel, crown and buttons, anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass With bottom cover, screw-down crown, movement Caliber 4409, self-winding movement, hours, minutes and seconds display, water-resistant to 50 meters. Images: courtesy of Audemars Piguet Extended reading: The Spirit of INOX Chrono, created with timeless style DEFINITION OF TIMELESS The ultimate following-sales service, Audemars Piguet launches new service plan
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