Working closely together, John Meyer and the AP specialists have created a magnificent dial, the texture and grandeur of which add additional depth to the perception of the watch complexity that has been at the origins of the Audemars Piguet universe since its very beginning. All the details of the firmament are harmoniously matched to each other, creating the effect of infinity.
The new shimmering finish embodied Meyer’s vision of a crystal sky. The elements of the relief pattern resemble irregularly shaped crystals, which, with their sharp corners and edges, give the watch depth and radiance. To achieve the required level of detail and complexity, it was necessary to form the stamp atom by atom in the process of metal deposition using electroplating technology.
“In my favorite watches, you can look at the dials endlessly. A truly impressive dial is like a panoramic window – you’re looking into it, not at it. In this perpetual calendar watch, it’s like you’re peering into a moonless sky. You can feel the true grandeur of nature in them. And when this feeling of depth and immensity is combined with the function of the perpetual calendar, a powerful fusion of technical skill and refined aesthetics is formed.”
-John Meyer
American singer, songwriter and guitarist
The Audemars Piguet collaboration with 7 GRAMMYAward-winning, passionate watch collector and long-time friend of the brand John Meyer continues our long-standing series of mutually enriching dialogues with talented individuals. The creative vision of these people finds expression in creating the wonders of micromechanics, combining technical complexity with original design.
“John’s love of challenging watches combined with his creativity made our collaboration organic and entertaining. He vividly delved into all the details of creating the most complex dial design, and now, putting on a watch, you will discover something new in it every time.”
– Ilaria Resta
CEO Audemars Piguet
The Royal Oak with the John Mayer Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition is the latest limited edition with the 5134 Caliber, which became the final chord in the history of the movement, which dates back to 1978, when the 2100/2800 Caliber was released — at that time the world’s thinnest self—winding watch with a perpetual calendar. At the height of the quartz crisis, this striking 3.95 mm thick movement contributed to the revival of classic watch complications at Audemars Piguet and in the industry as a whole.
The 5134 caliber, introduced in 2015, made it possible to adapt the perpetual calendar mechanism to a larger case diameter of 41 mm (Model 26574), while maintaining a thickness of only 4.3 mm. Introduced on the first Royal Oak model with a 41 mm Perpetual Calendar (ref. 26574) with its new dynamic aesthetic, this mechanism has re-drawn attention to this top-level complication, which over time has played a significant role in shaping the Audemars Piguet world.
HOUSING
MATERIAL: 750 White gold
WATER RESISTANCE: 20 m
SIZE: 41 mm
DIAL
The dial is made of sandblasted blue sapphire crystal, the overlaid hour markers and Royal Oak hands are made of white gold with a deposited luminescent coating.
WRISTBAND
750 white gold bracelet, folding clasp AP.
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