Let's look at our audemars piguet royal oak replica watch first. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chronograph 26320 is a well-known wristwatch, launched in 2012 in SIHH, is an updated version of the old chronograph (reference 25860 "kasparov", then reference 26300). Updates are quite important, not only visually, but also in scale, feel on the wrist and finish. Although the old reference 26300 measures 39mm, the actual version of the royal oak chronograph has a diameter of 41mm (thus adding 2mm). You know we're at monochrome watch company; We usually advocate downsizing... With a few exceptions, this is the case here. Of course, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak timepieces are getting bigger, but in better proportions. The old reference was a bit thick, but on this new reference the diameter/thickness ratio feels more natural, more in line with the shape of the royal oak, which should be a bit thin. At 10.80mm, it's still quite a lightweight watch (at least for the chronograph), and once strapped on, it's more balanced, comfortable and elegant. Strange enough to be noticed, but true.
The second update is for the dial, with the first removing the 12 triangular index and now having a smaller "spike" pattern (called Grande Tapisserie). All of this, combined with a larger diameter (which also affects the dial, which is larger now), gives a cleaner, more spatial feel, which makes the watch less tooly and more elegant. As you can see in the close-up photos, the details of the dial are still luxurious, as usual, at Audemars Piguet, taken from a complex handmade guilloche process. One thing to note here is the layout of this dial-a classic tric -compax setting that indicates the tick inside the dials. In contrast to the Marine series chronograph, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chronograph 26320 still relies on integrated automatic motion (caliber 2385, based on Piguet motion -- currently in use, but may change in the coming years... ), luxury watches replica rather than a modular structure. This movement, operated by a cylinder wheel, is still hidden behind an ordinary case.
It is interesting that the abi card returns to royal oak's base by using gold, just as the first gold version of royal oak was also launched in 1977, in different shades of ref. In 2015, the auto also used a specific style in earlier versions. We're not going to tell you that gold is a new trend in terms of watches, or that it's a real comeback. However, we can tell you that its use on the royal oak is understandable, coherent and very enjoyable.
Now, let us be honest with you, we time 26320 against the royal oak oaks of odemas peguet using yellow gold. Before we get to the cause, yes, it works. For me, it's certainly better than rose gold. Why is that? First, to be sure, gold is shinier than rose gold, it's more vivid and visible than rose gold, which is generally softer and warmer (the addition of copper and silver to the alloy makes the material more subtle). However, royal oak has an almost completely brushed finish, which prevents the watch from being too shiny or too shiny. This is a matte watch, inspired by polished details (bevels on the sides, chamfering on the case and bracelets). Despite these details, the royal oak is still quite sporty in its appearance. So we're not in front of a nugget that pops off your wrist replica mens watches (relatively speaking, of course).