Audemars Piguet ROYAL OAK OPENWORKED EXTRA-THIN Watch Replica 15204OR.OO.1240OR.01

Tuscan Dial Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 16202 White Gold


The Tuscan Royal Oak Jumbo Dial is actually back... with a twist within the classic.



A week ago, Audemars Piguet released a number of new watches, from the stainless-steel Code 11. 59 towards the stunning Grande Complication view (the most complicated watch the rand name has ever created, to become precise), as its first watch out for 2023. Part of the Quarterly collection. Among them, as a slightly more subtle version, there is a model which clearly takes the awesome element to a higher level. Regal Oak Treasure? Check! White-colored metal with a blue switch? Check! Platinum and lower availability? Unfortunately, check! And importantly, there's the call. Because the new Royal Maple Jumbo 16202BC brings back again one of the rarest yet the majority of coveted dial styles AP has used in the past, the alleged Tuscan dial. Here's an earlier hands-on lesson with this large grained blue dial.



Rare Tuscan face returns

As with numerous nicknames for Audemars Piguet's rare and collectible timepieces (well, they recently grew to become collectibles... ), so-called Tuscan dials are associated with people of the Italian market as well as collector community (dealers watching lovers) connect together. Title not only refers to Italy, however the Italians gave this enjoy. This is not surprising, as Malta was one of the brand's crucial markets throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 90s. However , the reason for this moniker remains the mystery, as the connection among Tuscany and the grainy glowing blue dial is not obvious.



What is a Tuscan watch dial? Well, this is a rare consistency that Audemars Piguet is using on several models. As the check pattern and its several variants (small, large, great, or evolution) are common to most watch enthusiasts, there are lots of more patterns and designs used in the Royal Pine and other collections. Originally on sale since the 1990s, the Tuscan dial remains a rare view and is used on the Noble Oak Perpetual Calendar, a particular Royal Oak Jumbo, along with a number of classic perpetual work schedule watches.



The idea is to feature hand-hammered knobs with textured or blown surfaces - a finish which was revived by independent watch manufactures in the late 2010s. It's exactly that the AP's interpretation from the hammered surface is harder and less regular. This is a uncommon dial, even rarer within the Royal Oak Jumbo. Actually it's only been observed once (at least as much as we know) on the traditional 39mm Royal Oak Thin in the 20th Anniversary " Jubilee" collection, and once around the highly sought-after low-production platinum eagle model.



In order to commemorate the 20th wedding anniversary of the watch designed by Genta in 1972, Audemars Piguet re-launched the Jumbo watch and also launched a series of watches in various metals, including the classic metal 14802ST blue dial see (the watch's first duplicate version). the historic Large model), to its unusual salmon-colored dial sister (700 watches in total for both), then 280 gold along with 20 platinum models, a few with so-called blue Tosca Nano dial. MONOCHROME lately reported on an example included in Phillips' 50th anniversary public sale.



What's more, besides the overall rarity of this switch on the RO Jumbo, it is the only watch to function it without additional problems. The simple time and date display enables you to appreciate all the detail it offers, as well as its rich, complex faux texture, where defects create charm. It includes with dark blue to produce a typical Royal Oak observe, but it is different because there is absolutely no check pattern.



Royal Oak JUMBO 16202BC Tuscan Dial

Prior to we get into the specifics of the new edition, the 16202BC is first and foremost a contemporary Royal Oak Jumbo... every thing. It is thus a watch in the latest generation, introduced 39 years ago, reference 5402, as part of any mid-life facelift with a somewhat updated logo at twelve o'clock, before being stopped in the late 1980s. The product returned with the Jubilee selection in 1992, numbered 14802, followed by 15202 in 2150, and was remodeled within 2012 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, relocating the logo in 6 o'clock.



Last year, Audemars Piguet launched a major update that many have been waiting for, to celebrate the watch’s 50th anniversary. Visually, next to nothing has changed. Small details would be the only differences, such as the identical color of the dial since the original model, or small updates on the case in addition to bracelet. Not enough to distinguish the actual 15202 from the 16202 through across the room. The up-date for 2022 is all about the particular movement. After 50 years associated with JLC-based movements (although these were produced in-house), AP took on movements developed and produced in-house, still respecting typically the Extra-Thin's specifications and presenting some noteworthy updates.



Since the introduction regarding reference 16202, we've noticed four versions: the SAINT with a steel case and also a checked blue dial, often the BA with a yellow gold situation and a graduated checked precious metal dial, and the OR having a rose gold case and a examined gray dial, PT using a graduated sunray brushed eco-friendly dial in a platinum circumstance. There is now a fifth edition, representing the unused metallic - white gold, called research 16202BC. It is not a direct heir to the 15202BC, a white gold or platinum watch with a checked trout dial. Sorry to dissatisfy you; the Jumbo model with the white metal/salmon call is not yet in creation.



As guide 16202, this new Royal Walnut Jumbo Extra-Thin Tuscan Switch has all the same elements becasue it is sister watch: 39 milimetre in diameter, classic event with the same overall complete as the steel model, viser with eight screws, elevation 8. 1 mm, water-resistant to 50 m. Even though bracelet is made of white gold, they may be identical and have the same hold - meaning no micro-adjustments and no quick release program. Inside it is the same contemporary engine, the in-house quality and reliability 7121, which features an extremely long 55-hour power reserve, fast date setting, a modern four Hz frequency and a general sturdier construction despite the apparent thinness. One distinction (but it concerns almost all reference 16202 produced because January 2023), the one is now gold and has the AP logo rather than the 50th anniversary badge.



So what changes? Very first, the material used for the case as well as bracelet is now 18k white gold or platinum. Two consequences. For starters, the colour is a little warmer than stainless and platinum, with cleaned and polished finishes possessing a different sheen-we're talking minimum differences, of course. Secondly, the of the watch is considerably higher than that of the steel model, and not far from that the platinum model. Apart from that, there is no difference.



So yes, this new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Big 16202BC is all about its Tuscan dial. Or a dial which is close to an old Tuscan face, but not an exact replica. Our own first post using recognized images has given all of us a sneak peek, as well as its textures don't seem to be as abnormal and artificial as the initial 1990s release. This is much more apparent when looking at the real view up close. The aged, tough and imperfect (understand charming) texture of old Tuscan watches has been replaced with a more modern look.



Audemars Piguet itself is apparent about this evolution, saying that this texture of the dial continues to be redesigned to create “finer, better textures that play with lighting in different ways”. The result seems to be less hand-hammered than in the past, nevertheless the result of more modern craftsmanship. There is absolutely no denying the quality and degree of detail of this new Tuscan dial; however , the elegance of the handcrafted work offers somehow disappeared, replaced through something more refined, a bit cooler, and less richly delivered. It’s not as textured since it used to be, but retains the actual sheen and reflectivity of the classic Tuscan dial, which includes iridescence in the way it displays light.



The colours on this new 16202BC additionally show an evolution. Similar to the steel model, here the particular blue (not Bleu Noir, Nuage 50) is acquired through a PVD process that will guarantees long-term stability and also consistency throughout the production procedure. The blue tone can now be covered with a translucent covering that accentuates the alleviation and luster of the watch dial - as you can see, this finish is thin enough to not flatten the dial. All of those other dial has a traditional style, with appliquéd hour indicators and hands made of refined white gold, then filled with fine luminescent material, printed with a white-colored logo at 12 o’clock, and an AP logo at 6 o’clock. The actual 2-hand display with day is also retained, and it is built with a date disc in the exact same color.



Things we think of this new the design of the Tuscan dial? Nicely, as you probably understand through the description above, the result is more contemporary, less irregular and therefore a little bit less glamorous than the switch on the 14802PT. This makes feeling in modern production, because the 16202BC was not a limited version. Consistency in texture along with color is to some extent to get expected.



Nevertheless, the result is attractive, falling correct between the classic check design and the (too) flat call of the green platinum design. It retains the classic mixture of white metal with a azure face - the RO Jumbo’s signature - do some simple texture on the dial rather than another petite checkered routine. This makes this Tuscan variation of the Jumbo unique, very discreet, distinctive and desired. This is a special watch currently the only white gold version and contains a completely different texture compared to any other watch currently inside production. This is the most complicated of all of the 16202 Jumbos if you request me.



Specs - Audemars Piguet REGAL OAK JUMBO EXTRA-THIN 39mm 16202BC

Case: Size 39 mm x Width 8. 1 mm -- 18K white gold case along with brushed and polished chamfered edges - 18K white gold board with brushed and polishing treatment and 8 white gold hexagon screws - Sapphire amazingly front and back together with AR coating - mess case back - press - crown - 50m water resistance

Dial: Glowing blue grained " Tuscany" face, PVD colour, with clear lacquer - Applied hour-markers and Royal Oak fingers in white gold filled with whitened Super-LumiNova - Date disk in tone-on-tone

Motion: Audemars Piguet Caliber 7121 - Automatic - 268 components, incl. 33 gems - 3. 2mm thicker x 29. 6mm size - 55 hour reserve of power - 28, 800vph (4Hz) - Hours, minutes in addition to date (quick setting)

Bracelet: 18k white gold one-piece RO bracelet with covered polished finish - three-fold form

Ref: 16202BC. OO. 1240BC. 02