Today we will be introducing luxury watch parts: "Movement" variations - Audemars Piguet .
The movements of luxury watches are made by hand by craftsmen combining hundreds of parts, and there are numerous variations, ranging from simple two-hand watches to ultra-complex mechanisms such as perpetual calendars and tourbillons. Furthermore, they are not just watches that perform a particular function, but are finished so beautifully that they are truly worthy of being called works of art, and many people are impressed by their beautiful form and consider purchasing one.
So, over several posts, I would like to introduce the main movements of each brand along with their representative models. In this first post , I will introduce the main movements used in " Audemars Piguet ". Please enjoy until the end.
Introducing the movement
①Cal.2121
| diameter | 28.4mm | thickness | 3.1mm |
| Frequency | 19,800 vibrations | Year of release | 1967 |
| Number of jewels | 36 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 2 hands + date | Power reserve | Approximately 40 hours |
- "Cal. 920" is a thin, high-end movement developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre for top brands, and is a masterpiece movement that is also used by Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-317505/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-339014/
➁Cal.7121
| diameter | 29.6mm | thickness | 3.2mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2022 |
| Number of jewels | 33 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 2 hands + date | Power reserve | Approximately 52 hours |
-By adopting a larger barrel than the "Cal.2121," the power reserve has been improved to approximately 52 hours, and it also has a quick-change date function.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-jumbo-extra-thin-50th-anniversary-334093/
➂Cal.3120
| diameter | 26.6mm | thickness | 4.25mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2003 |
| Number of jewels | 40 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date | Power reserve | Approximately 60 hours |
- Equipped with a larger barrel for increased torque and extended power reserve, a twin bridge balance cock, and a switching rocker type bidirectional automatic winding mechanism.
・"Royal Oak" "Ref.15450ST.OO.1256ST.03"
・"Royal Oak" "Ref.15400ST.OO.1220ST.02"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-348239/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-selfwinding-360965/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-228674/
➃Cal.4302
| diameter | 32mm | thickness | 4.9mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2019 |
| Number of jewels | 32 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
- By adopting a reverser mechanism, winding efficiency is improved, and stability is also improved by using a ceramic one-way bearing developed in collaboration with MPS.
・"Royal Oak" "Ref.15510ST.OO.1320ST.08"
- "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic" "Ref.15210OR.OO.A028CR.01"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-360962/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-automatic-357949/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/code-11-59/code-11-59-by-audemars-piguet-selfwinding-351764/
⑤Cal.2385
| diameter | 26.2mm | thickness | 4.9mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 1997 |
| Number of jewels | 37 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + chronograph + date | Power reserve | Approximately 40 hours |
- It uses a vertical clutch that is excellent at conserving space, and is a masterpiece chronograph movement that is also used by Blancpain, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin, and Cartier.
・"Royal Oak Chronograph" "Ref.26320ST.OO.1220ST.02"
・"Royal Oak Chronograph" "Ref.26331ST.OO.1220ST.03"
・"Royal Oak Chronograph" "Ref.26315ST.OO.1256ST.01"
・"Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph" "Ref.26480TI.OO.A027CA.01"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-chronograph-301627/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-chronograph-353953/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-307081/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-345821/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak-offshore/royal-oak-offshore-chronograph-273023/
⑥Cal.4401
| diameter | 32mm | thickness | 6.8mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2019 |
| Number of jewels | 40 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + chronograph + date | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
- [ Audemars Piguet] The first integrated chronograph with a flyback function.
- "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Chronograph" "Ref.26393CR.OO.A002CR.01"
・"Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph" "Ref.26420CE.OO.A127CR.01"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-311943/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/code-11-59/code-11-59-by-audemars-piguet-chronograph-336312/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak-offshore/royal-oak-offshore-326791/
⑦Cal.5800
| diameter | 23.9mm | thickness | 4mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2020 |
| Number of jewels | 29 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date | Power reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
-Made based on Vaucher's "Cal.3002".
- Vaucher is co-owned by Parmigiani Fleurier and Hermes, and also supplies movements to Richard Mille.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-selfwinding-334095/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-selfwindin-326163/
⑧Cal.5900
| diameter | 26.2mm | thickness | 3.9mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2022 |
| Number of jewels | 29 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date | Power reserve | Approximately 60 hours |
・While maintaining the same 60-hour power reserve as the Cal.3120, the case has been made thinner, with the result being a 0.9mm smaller case.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-automatic-326533/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-358761/
⑨Cal.3132
| diameter | 26.59mm | thickness | 4.4mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2016 |
| Number of jewels | 38 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 needles | Power reserve | Approximately 45 hours |
- By reviewing the structure, such as attaching two hairsprings to one balance wheel, rotated 180 degrees, we have succeeded in improving accuracy by approximately 30%.
・"Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openwork" "Ref.15467OR.OO.1256OR.01"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-double-balance-wheel-openworked-334103/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-281717/
⑩Cal.5134
| diameter | 29mm | thickness | 4.3mm |
| Frequency | 19,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2015 |
| Number of jewels | 38 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 2 hands + perpetual calendar | Power reserve | Approximately 40 hours |
- Uses the Gregorian calendar, which will not require any adjustments until the year 2100.
- "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar" "Ref. 26394OR.OO.D321CR.01"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-359451/
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/code-11-59/code-11-59-by-audemars-piguet-perpetual-calendar-346055/
⑪Cal.2948
| diameter | 32.3mm | thickness | 3.7mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2019 |
| Number of jewels | 19 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 2 hands + tourbillon | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- A three-dimensional effect is created by the color contrast, with a silver base plate and a black receiver.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/code-11-59/code-11-59-328388/
⑫Cal.2968
| diameter | 29.6mm | thickness | 3.4mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2022 |
| Number of jewels | 33 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 2 hands + tourbillon | Power reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
- Equipped with a titanium flying tourbillon carriage at the 6 o'clock position.
*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak/26730ST.OO.1320ST.02.html
⑬Cal.4101
| diameter | 26.6mm | thickness | 7.46mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2011 |
| Number of jewels | 34 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 2 hands + small second | Power reserve | Approximately 60 hours |
-The design allows the balance wheel to be seen from the side of the offset hour and minute hands, and was supervised by Japanese watchmaker Hamaguchi Naohiro.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/audemars-piguet-other/millenary-274339/
summary
What did you think.
Some of you may not know this, but there are movements that are surprisingly installed in all of Audemars Piguet's popular collections, the Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, and CODE.11.59. In addition, movements with the "50th anniversary rotor" that was produced for only one year in 2022 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak are also a point that tickles the hearts of collectors. Why not take this opportunity to look for your favorite machine while paying attention to the movement? Many of the representative models introduced this time have already been discontinued and cannot be purchased at authorized dealers, so please stop by Commit Ginza if you are in the area.
Once again, we hope this article helps you find your favorite luxury watch.