The latest Royal Oak launch from Swiss luxury wristwatch Audemars Piguet features a collaboration line with American fashion designer Matthew Williams. The line debuted today in Tokyo at a private launch celebration.
Williams is currently the creative director of Givenchy, a premium French brand, in addition to being the founder of the modern streetwear brand 1017 Alyx 9SM. He is in charge of both the women’s and men’s lines. Kim Jones, the artistic director of Dior men, as well as Lady Gaga and Kanye West were among Williams’ prior employers.
Serios enthusiasts will be ecstatic to learn that this limited-edition release comes with a unique Royal Oak watch in addition to four new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore references.
Having one essentially puts you on par with major players in the entertainment industry and celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Jay-Z, Chris Hemsworth, and Serena Williams.
The chic timepieces, which come in three finishes (18-carat yellow gold, 18-carat white gold, and a two-tone variant), and diameters between 37 and 42 mm, are imbued with the minimalist style of their Chicago-born designer. The Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore lines are using the same design for the first time.
All five versions of the Royal Oak watch line have a vertical satin finishing, a minimalist design, the Audemars Piguet and 1017 Alyx 9SM signatures, and a minimalist Tapisserie dial in place of the patterned theme found on all other Royal Oak watches. The absence of hour marks lends the series a more polished appearance and modern vibe.
Oak Royal
The two Royal Oak models are made of 18-carat yellow gold and include a 41mm self-winding chronograph and a tiny 37mm self-winding reference that is ideal for people with smaller wrists.
The chronograph hands at three, six, and nine o’clock on the bigger watch are detailed.
Roostertail Offshore
The two Regal Oak Seaward models – self-winding chronograph 42mm – come in two completions, 18-carat white and yellow gold. The stout watch is portrayed by a date gap and chronograph hands at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. The two emphasess are fitted with exchangeable lashes in addition to an extra dark elastic tie.
Each of the four models are planned with a sapphire gem caseback that is engraved with the 1017 Alyx 9SM logo and the expression “Restricted Version”.
Imperial Oak “Interesting Piece”
The interesting Imperial Oak self-winding chronograph 41mm games a two-tone case and arm band that joins 18-carat yellow gold and treated steel. Other plan highlights incorporate a dark PVD-covered gold dial with vertical silk getting done and a caseback engraved with “One of a kind Piece”.
The baffling watch – the brand hadn’t delivered exposure shots to us at the hour of composing – won’t be available to be purchased through customary retail channels. All things considered, the watch will be sold at the coordinated effort send off party and the assets raised will be given to a program which upholds the schooling of oppressed youngsters. We might dare to dream the fortunate purchaser ultimately shows it off on their wrist for virtual entertainment later.
