The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-thin The Hour Glass Reference 15205BA.OO.1240BA.01 has a stunning 18-carat yellow gold case with glareproofed sapphire crystal on the front and case back. The rotor is engraved with “The Hour Glass” logo and the legend is engraved with “One of Fifty” indicating the rarity of this reference since only 50 of these masterpieces were ever manufactured.
The dial is green with the “Petite Tapisserie” pattern. The hour markers are gold and painted with luminescent coating. The case is 39mm and has an 8.1 mm thickness. The bezel and bracelet are made from the same 18 carat gold as the case. The bezel has the octagonal design with visible screws.
The reference 15205BA.OO.1240BA.01 is powered by an automatic caliber 2121 which is made with 36 jewels, and sports a power reserve of 40 hours. Although the date window is visible at 3 o’clock, notably absent from the AP is the second’s hand. The beauty of the thin movement, though is visible from both the front and back of the timepiece.
Rubber B has designed a beautifully constructed Vulcanized rubber band to fit the AP case with perfect harmony utilizing the patented Blocked Integration technique. The black band looks stunning against the gold case and bezel. The comfort fit of the Tortion tested Vulcanized Rubber is enhanced by the adjustable Velcro® Alfatex® fastening strip.
The Velcro is Hand-Sewn with HYDROTURF® Marine Thread, having maximum resistance to UV-rays, atmospheric conditions, & chemicals. The Rubber B band exceeds FDA and BVGG specifications, and is non-toxic, non-marking, hypo-allergenic. For more information on this alternative band for your Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-thin The Hour Glass Reference 15205BA.OO.1240BA.01 click here.
