Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Automatic Chronograph

A self-winding chronograph is joining Audemars Piguet's classical Jules Audemars watch collection.  Offered in white or rose gold, the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Automatic Chronograph presents a fine mix of vintage design touches and fine horological craftsmanship.

The 18-karat gold cases of these Audemars Piguet chronographs measure 41mm in diameter, and feature a predominantly brushed finish which is pleasingly contrasted by highly polished elements on the bezel and upper surfaces of the lugs.  Lacquered white dials with recessed subdials and black Breguet-style numerals create an early 20th century aesthetic; shapely Stuart hands in black oxidized gold contribute further to this impression.  The sapphire crystal has a slightly convex profile which merges seamlessly with the gently sloping bezel.

Ticking inside the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Automatic Chronograph is the brand's proprietary 3124/3841 caliber.  Made up of 400 individual parts, this modular chronograph movement utilizes the 3120 base caliber which Audemars Piguet debuted in 2004.  This movement's technical characteristics include a generous 60-hour power reserve, a free-sprung variable inertia balance, and an adjustable balance bridge for optimum stability.  A massive bi-directional winding rotor in 22K gold, engraved with the family crests of the Audemars and Piguet families assures efficient winding on the wrist.  The many fine decorative nuances of the 3124/3841, which include perlage on the mainplate and Cotes de Geneve on the bridges, can be admired through a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback.

The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Automatic Chronograph is fitted with an crocodile leather strap and an 18-karat gold folding clasp whose blades form the Audemars Piguet initials.  Water resistance of this model is 20 meters.