The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Royal Blue is stunning but impossible to get your hands on
Published on Aug 31, 2022 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 31, 2022 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is the all-new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Royal Blue and it is absolutely stunning.
The model was just unveiled at the Geneva Watch Days, the most important watch event of the year which is currently underway in Switzerland.
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The watch completes the ‘trilogy’ of all-ceramic models that AP inaugurated with the black ceramic one in 2017.
Two years later, the brand introduced the all-white one.
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Just like with the other two models, the 41 mm case on this watch is made entirely out of blue ceramic.
The same material was used for the bracelet, with the exception of the folding clasp which is made from titanium.
On the dial, you’ll find four sub-dials for the perpetual calendar, indicating the month, day, and moon phase.
Thanks to this feature, the watch will show the accurate date for the next 100 years, including leap years.
Celebrities absolutely adore the Royal Oak, especially the ceramic one.
Drake and Jay-Z both have one, as does Kevin Hart.
Even soccer players love it, from FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski to Liverpool and Netherlands star Virgil Van Dijk.
Van Dijk was actually wearing one when he met celebrity chef Salt Bae at his restaurant in Dubai.
This brings us to the elephant in the room.
There’s no doubt the watch is beautiful, but there’s a catch.
It is nigh on impossible to get one.
Brands like Audemars Piguet love to make their timepieces feel unattainable and this is no exception.
Price? Only available on request.
Availability? Only by appointment.
How many pieces will be made? Audemars Piguet won’t reveal how many it will make.
So, if you’re really keen to get your hands on one, we wish you the best of luck.
You’ll need it.
Read more about Geneva Watch Days 2022 here.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
