The 43 mm Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date takes on a fresh new look with an innovative black forged carbon case middle featuring blue luminescent pigments. Created in Audemars Piguet’s R&D workshops using the Chroma Forged Technology (CFT), this non-porous carbon offers a new aesthetic with subtle touches of color, while providing unprecedented resistance to humidity, heat, and shocks. The ultra-light two-tone forged carbon case middle is complemented by a black ceramic bezel, crown, push-pieces, and case back and enhanced by a dark architectural dial with electric blue accents.
This futuristic timepiece was revealed during a special event at Monti in Singapore. Over 150 guests, including American singer-songwriter Eric Nam, Thai actor Tawan, Olympic judoka Teddy Riner, and influencer Georges Maroun Kikano partied late into the night as international DJ, Stephen Day, spun a smooth blend of electro, house, and hip-hop.
A High-Tech Material
After an absence of eight years at Audemars Piguet, forged carbon is making its grand return in the new Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date model. The new CFT carbon, which combines lightness with resistance to shocks, heat, and humidity, was developed in-house by the R&D teams over a period of five years. Its manufacturing process is now protected by a patent.
Unlike previous generations of carbon, Audemars Piguet’s Chroma Forged Technology (CFT) makes it possible to color the carbon fibers directly instead of the resin and arrange them as desired in the component produced, opening up new creative possibilities. Its lower resin content compared to traditional forged carbon makes it less susceptible to scratches.
A High-Tech Movement – Easy to Use
This timepiece houses the self-winding Calibre 4407, a feat of mechanical and industrial engineering that combines a flyback chronograph, split seconds, GMT, and a large date. Launched in 2023, it is based on the manufacturer’s latest-generation integrated flyback chronograph, Calibre 4401, released in 2019 in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection. Despite its horological complexity, this movement has been designed to marry ergonomics and simplicity of use.
“This new CFT carbon is a testament to our teams’ expertise and to the endless quest for innovation that has driven Audemars Piguet since its inception in 1875. It also opens up new creative horizons, promising many surprises for Haute Horlogerie enthusiasts in the years to come,” says Ilaria Resta, Chief Executive Officer, Audemars Piguet
