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Audemars Piguet – Mini Royal Oak
Swiss haute horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet (AP) has unveiled a new miniature Royal Oak quartz model – measuring just 23 mm in diameter and available in 18-carat yellow, white, or pink gold. These mini monochrome timepieces blend the robust aesthetic of the original Royal Oak with the shimmering brilliance of Frosted Gold, creating a striking visual effect.
A tribute to the female designers like Jacqueline Dimier and Carolina Bucci who have shaped the brand’s history, the collection also offers a contemporary take on the 20 mm Mini Royal Oak launched in 1997. By rethinking proportions, design and performance, the new “Mini Oak” collection caters to slender wrists while featuring a quartz movement with over seven years of battery life.
Since the 19th century, AP has pushed the boundaries of miniaturisation and aesthetic refinement in women’s watches. The new Mini models continue this legacy, combining the strong geometry of the Royal Oak with the delicate Frosted Gold finish. The watches feature a tone-on-tone Petite Tapisserie dial, luminescent gold hour markers, and are powered by the Calibre 2730 quartz movement.
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