Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01 – Black Ceramic Superclone
The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic represents the pinnacle of haute horlogerie engineering and contemporary luxury. Reference 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01 combines Audemars Piguet's legendary octagonal case architecture with one of watchmaking's most sophisticated complications, executed in a striking all-black ceramic construction.
Design & Case
Crafted entirely in black ceramic, the 41mm case showcases the Royal Oak's iconic eight-sided bezel with exposed hexagonal screws, reimagined in a material prized for its scratch resistance and contemporary aesthetic. The integrated ceramic bracelet flows seamlessly from the case, maintaining the architectural integrity Gerald Genta envisioned in 1972 whilst delivering a thoroughly modern interpretation. Black ceramic's technical properties—lightweight, hypoallergenic, and virtually impervious to wear—make this a timepiece built for daily wear despite its haute complications.
Perpetual Calendar Complication
At the heart of this Royal Oak lies a perpetual calendar mechanism that automatically accounts for months of varying lengths and leap years, requiring no manual adjustment until 2100. The dial presents day, date, month, astronomical moon phase, and week indication across a meticulously balanced layout. Sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock display the calendar functions with perfect symmetry, whilst the moon phase aperture adds a touch of poetry to the technical precision.
Dial & Legibility
The black 'Grande Tapisserie' dial—Audemars Piguet's signature decorative pattern—creates depth and texture through geometric relief work. Applied white gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands ensure legibility against the dark backdrop, whilst the calendar indications are rendered in crisp white printing. The overall effect is one of stealth luxury: technical mastery presented with understated elegance.
Movement & Finishing
This superclone faithfully replicates the automatic perpetual calendar movement with meticulous attention to finishing details. The exhibition caseback reveals decorated bridges, Geneva stripes, and perlage that mirror the haute horlogerie standards of the original calibre. The rotor bears the AP monogram and provides approximately 40 hours of power reserve.
Specifications
- Reference: 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01
- Case: 41mm black ceramic with octagonal bezel
- Bracelet: Integrated black ceramic with AP folding clasp
- Dial: Black Grande Tapisserie with perpetual calendar
- Functions: Hours, minutes, perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap year), astronomical moon, week indication
- Movement: Automatic perpetual calendar, exhibition caseback
- Water Resistance: 20 metres
- Crystal: Sapphire front and exhibition caseback
What's Included
Your Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar arrives with premium presentation packaging, warranty coverage, and care guidance to ensure your timepiece maintains its exceptional finish and performance.
The Wave Dials Standard
Every watch is inspected for finishing quality, bracelet fit, and complication accuracy before dispatch. We specialise in premium superclone timepieces that honour the design legacy and technical achievement of the world's finest watchmakers.
The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic is a statement piece for the discerning collector who values both horological complication and contemporary materials. This is watchmaking at its most ambitious—wrapped in a case that defies the passage of time.
