The collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch introduces the Bioceramic Royal Pop watch, a colorful and innovative timepiece designed for versatility. This watch, inspired by Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak and Swatch’s 1980s POP watches, can be worn in multiple ways, offering a modern twist on the traditional pocket watch.
Design and inspiration
The Bioceramic Royal Pop features an octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws and a ‘Petite Tapisserie’ patterned dial, reminiscent of the Royal Oak. It comes with Swatch’s patented Bioceramic case—a unique composite material. You can choose from three lanyard lengths to wear this timepiece your way.
Specifications and features
- Diameter: 40mm
- Thickness: 8.4mm
- Sapphire crystal with Super-LumiNova coated hands for visibility in the dark
- See-through caseback
- SISTEM51 movement featuring computerized assembly and Nivachron balance spring
The watch is available in eight models, with two distinct styles: Lépine and Savonnette. The Lépine style includes six pocket watches with crowns at 12 o’clock, while the Savonnette style offers two versions with a crown at 3 o’clock and an additional small second hand at 6 o’clock.
Availability and pricing
The Bioceramic Royal Pop, powered by Swatch’s hand-wound SISTEM51 movement, provides up to 90 hours of power reserve. Available through selected Swatch stores, the hour-and-minute models start at $400, while the version with a small second hand is priced at $420 before taxes.
Source: yankodesign.com