Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Blue 26579CB

Description

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26579CB

The Audemars Piguet Super Clone and clone watches in Dubai searches can refer to several Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar configurations, but reference 26579CB.OO.1225CB.01 has a particularly distinctive combination of white ceramic and a blue dial. The genuine model measures 41mm and combines a blue Grande Tapisserie dial with a perpetual-calendar mechanism powered by automatic Calibre 5134.

What Makes the 26579CB Different?

The 26579CB stands out mainly because of its white ceramic construction. Rather than using the stainless steel found on many Royal Oak models, this reference uses ceramic for both the case and bracelet.The blue dial creates a strong contrast against the bright white ceramic. This combination gives the watch a noticeably different appearance from the traditional steel Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar references.

Christie’s describes the reference as a rare white-ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar with a blue dial and notes the extensive research and finishing required to produce the ceramic case and bracelet.

41mm White Ceramic Case

The case measures 41mm, giving the watch the modern proportions associated with this generation of Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. The case and bracelet are both made from white ceramic, while the clasp uses titanium.The octagonal bezel retains the familiar Royal Oak design, including the exposed screws and contrasting finishing. The white ceramic gives these architectural details a different visual effect from stainless steel.

Ceramic also has practical advantages. Christie’s notes that Audemars Piguet spent more than 600 hours of research developing the ceramic case and bracelet, while machining, hand-finishing and polishing the ceramic bracelet requires considerably more time than finishing a steel bracelet.

Blue Grande Tapisserie Dial

The blue Grande Tapisserie dial is the main visual focus of the 26579CB.

Its repeating pattern adds depth to the dial while the contrasting silver subdials make the individual calendar indications easier to distinguish. The moon-phase display adds another visual element without disrupting the overall symmetry.Christie’s specifically identifies the reference with a blue Grande Tapisserie dial and silvered subsidiary displays.

Automatic Calibre 5134

The watch is powered by automatic Calibre 5134, an ultra-thin perpetual-calendar movement with 38 jewels and approximately 40 hours of power reserve.

The movement manages considerably more information than a standard automatic watch. The perpetual calendar displays the date, day, month, week number and leap-year indication, together with the moon phase.The sapphire caseback allows the movement to be viewed from the rear, giving an additional look at the finishing and the 22-carat gold oscillating weight.

Understanding the Perpetual Calendar

A perpetual calendar is different from a normal date complication.A standard date mechanism generally needs adjustment after months with fewer than 31 days. A perpetual-calendar mechanism is designed to account mechanically for the different lengths of months and the leap-year cycle.

On the 26579CB, the calendar information is distributed across several indications on the dial. This allows the wearer to see the day, date, month, week number, leap year and moon phase from the same watch.This complexity is one of the reasons the 26579CB is considerably more technically involved than a standard Royal Oak time-and-date model.

White Ceramic Bracelet

The integrated white ceramic bracelet continues the material used for the case.The bracelet is designed specifically for the Royal Oak’s integrated architecture, so it flows directly from the case rather than appearing as a separate strap attached to conventional lugs.Christie’s documented example includes a white ceramic Audemars Piguet bracelet with a concealed double-deployant clasp.

The combination of white ceramic and the blue dial is therefore consistent throughout the watch rather than being limited to the case alone.

26579CB Specifications

The specifications above are supported by current reference listings and auction documentation.

26579CB vs Stainless-Steel 26574ST

The 26579CB is closely related in function to the stainless-steel 26574ST, but the materials create a very different overall appearance.

The 26574ST uses stainless steel with a blue dial, while the 26579CB uses white ceramic for both the case and bracelet. Both belong to the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar family and use the ultra-thin Calibre 5134.

The white ceramic version therefore stands out primarily through its material choice and the contrast between its bright case and blue dial.

What Should You Check When Identifying the 26579CB?

The complete reference number is important. Current listings identify the model as 26579CB.OO.1225CB.01, so simply searching for “26579CB” can produce different listings and descriptions.

When identifying a genuine example, compare the:

• 41mm case
• white ceramic construction
• blue Grande Tapisserie dial
• silver calendar subdials
• ceramic bracelet
• Calibre 5134
• perpetual-calendar indications
• moon-phase display
• complete reference number

For a genuine pre-owned watch, documentation, service history and condition should also be checked rather than relying only on photographs or the model name.

FAQs

What is the Audemars Piguet 26579CB?

The 26579CB.OO.1225CB.01 is a 41mm Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar featuring a white ceramic case and bracelet, blue Grande Tapisserie dial and automatic Calibre 5134.

What movement does the 26579CB use?

It uses automatic Calibre 5134, with 38 jewels and approximately 40 hours of power reserve.

What size is the Royal Oak 26579CB?

The case measures 41mm in diameter.

Is the 26579CB made from white ceramic?

Yes. The case and integrated bracelet are made from white ceramic, while the clasp uses titanium.

What does the perpetual calendar display?

The mechanism provides date, day, month, week number, leap-year indication and moon phase.