AP Royal Oak 41mm 15400 Two-Tone

The Swiss watch industry has taken the horological sophistication to an unprecedented level, which, just like wine, promises to get better with time. The complications, intricacy, precision & subtle elegance leaves you wondering about the mechanical prowess that watchmakers have accomplished over the course of time. Moreover, I wouldn't be wrong if I affirmed that observing time remains the second priority for most of the timepiece fanatics. It is the Haute aura of luxury-on-wrist followed by the cutting edge technology that makes the real difference. Cool! Let’s find out what I have got to discuss today. It is the quintessential elegance of Audemars Piguet, one of the frontrunners of the Swiss Watch Industry, which prompts me to talk about it. Royal Oak precisely! Someone rightly said that a good wristwatch does more than tell time and AP testify every bit of those mentioned above. Many expensive watches show complications like tourbillion, phases of the moon, the time of year, the precise second that just slipped away, and can even remind you of the urgent appointment. However, the great ones complement your life, accessorize your wardrobe & becomes an heir to you.
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, in a two-tone configuration reaffirms its stamp over its prevailing retro look. With its subtle appearance casting the look of customary Royal Oak, this timepiece has become the go-to for all classic Royal Oak design lovers who long to stay obsessed with the ticking of the third (seconds) hand & become the pompous flag bearer of the luxe timepiece.

Unlike the 15300 – and, in contrast to any of the previous Royal Oak since the 1990s, the latest variant of the 15400 comes in two-tone design. Speaking of two-tone, they have a certain element of luxury & class. Silver & gold comprise of the two tones for the casted octagonal shaped metallic frame enclosing the traditional Grand Tapisserie- a typical pattern making the background of the dial, patterning associated with the Royal Oak model since its foundation. The model has so much of peculiarity pegged along, as this is the first time that makers have introduced the dual tone in sports luxury edition, which also underlines the fact that it will target youngsters in the age group of 25- 35.
Technicality wise, the self-winding timepiece has been forged into a splendor, which has its bezel made up of 18k- pink gold case, silvered dial & pink gold bracelet. Glare proof sapphire crystal & case back, enclose the bewitching beauty with screws locked down. 41mm wide case is 9.8 mm thick & can survive up to 50 meters under the sea; a feature lesser mortals would even dare to try. Pink gold applied hour markers & Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating accompany the silver toned dial that bears the traditional Grand tapisserie pattern. The precise self-winding movement makes the unique blend of functionality & precision. The 3120-calibre timepiece has 40 jewels studded & contains 280 parts. The AP Royal Oak two-tone doesn't facilitate too much of complication, so you wouldn't prefer this watch if you are looking out for some complicated mechanical masterpiece. Its functionality is limited to the very basic hour, minute, center second & date. A movement of your hand means that you have the luxury of 60 hours of power reserve for the timepiece. That’s how a rotor propelled self-winding works, precisely!

Verdict

Given the legacy that the AP Royal Oak carries with it, I would put my money on its sleek appearance, which would complement my formal as well as casual attire alike. Also, a dash of gold, accompanying silver & pink, makes it an impressive timepiece. Let’s acknowledge the fact that with bold experimentation with its looks, the makers of the AP have wanted to be the face of change in the luxury watch range. Since it has come in this illustrated sports edition, and with all the fine work reflecting on its metallic frame, I would rather go for AP Royal Oak two-tone than waste my time researching on the watches of similar ilk.

The AudemarsPiguet Royal Oak Two-Tone 15400 is priced reasonably at $25,600.