Audemars Piguet 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01 Royal Oak Grande Complication White Ceramic Skeleton Dial Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication – Ref. 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication (Ref. 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01) is an extraordinary one-of-one wristwatch introduced quietly in May 2023. Engineered and assembled by a single master watchmaker in AP’s Grande Complication atelier, this timepiece unites the pinnacles of haute horlogerie—short-time measurement, striking mechanism, and astronomical indications—into a singular technical marvel.

Case & Bracelet

• Material: Full white ceramic case, bezel, and integrated bracelet featuring an AP folding clasp.
• Dimensions: 44 mm diameter × 15.1 mm thickness.
• Crystal & Water Resistance: Glare-proofed sapphire crystal front and back; water resistance of 20 m (2 bar).
• Finish: Brushed surfaces enhance the reflective quality of ceramic, making it appear like polished metal—a first for this material in AP’s Grande Complication line.

Dial & Hands

• Dial: Skeletonized sapphire dial featuring a white external zone surrounding the counters, offering direct insight into the movement.
• Hands: Signature Royal Oak white‑gold hands with luminescent coating for legibility.

Movement & Complications

• Calibre 2885: In-house automatic “Grande Complication” movement operating at 2.75 Hz (19,800 vph), consisting of 648 components and 52 jewels.
• Power Reserve: Approximately 45 hours.
• Functions include: Minute repeater (striking mechanism)
• Split-seconds chronograph (rattrapante, short-time measurement)
• Perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap year, week indicator)
• Hour, minute, and small seconds indications

Manufacturing Excellence & Exclusivity

This model 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01 was produced as a single, unique piece. Its creation is the result of singular craftsmanship: from initial design to final assembly, one master watchmaker meticulously built and adjusted every component in AP’s Grande Complication workshop.

Visual Distinction & Presence

The watch’s white ceramic construction—rare in haute horlogerie—combined with an octagonal bezel and exposed AP screws, delivers both contemporary flair and technical robustness. Its brushed finish adds a metallic sheen that plays with light and texture in a dynamic way.

Technical Summary

• Reference: 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01
• Case & Bracelet: White ceramic, 44 mm × 15.1 mm, 20 m WR
• Dial: Skeletonized sapphire, white counters, white-gold luminescent hands
• Movement: Calibre 2885 automatic, 19,800 vph, 52 jewels, ~45 h PR
• Complications: Minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, perpetual calendar with week display, small seconds
• Unique: One-of-one execution by a single master watchmaker

Summary 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01 is a horological gem—melding supreme mechanical heritage, exclusive craftsmanship, and daring innovation within a ceramic Royal Oak chassis. As both a technical showpiece and artful statement, it stands unparalleled in AP’s modern repertoire.