This is the latest timepiece to showcase the use of forged carbon, a technique that Audemars Piguet has been experimenting with for a few years and that is unique to the company's manufacture. Here, the case itself is forged carbon, which is a light and strong carbon compound with a look unlike other watch-case materials. The now-classic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 42mm-wide watch case (100 meters WR) carries the style wonderfully with the assortment of black materials against the yellow trim, giving the watch an almost sober industrial feel. Inside, the watch is a new Audemars Piguet manufacture: 3126/3840 automatic mechanical chronograph movement with an engraved gold rotor.
The combination of brand, exotic materials, in-house movement, and luxury detailing make this watch a fly under the status symbol radar because the lay person would be hard-pressed to realize it is more than just a “nice looking watch.” No one else has the exclusive heat-formed forged carbon case (the watch also features a black ceramic bezel) and blackened steel caseback. The tapered strap is made of crocodile and features yellow stitching for a suave and comfortable look. Unlike other brands’ watches, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is unfortunately very similar in style to many of the other contemporary Royal Oak Offshore watches out there.
While this timepiece looks like it would be the last watch you’ll ever need, it is still a luxury watch in every sense (so babying it is important). The ceramic bezel is hardy and highly scratch resistant, but the carbon case can pick up nicks. The dial is very easy to read with a fantastic 12-hour chronograph layout and conspicuous hands. Useful functionality and style are bound to last you decades (at least). The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is a solid investment from a proven brand with a subliminal thematic reminder of these times when caution is the condition and luxury is for quiet appreciation -- and adornments are still loud and worn proud.
爱彼先制作表壳与表圈的精钢铸模，再于模内置入几公分长的碳线团。测量这些碳线的直径，不过1至2毫米，却是以数千条直径7微米的碳纤维合成，并以树脂纤维捆成一束。装有碳线团的精钢铸模在高温及300 kg / cm2的高压下锻造成型，300 kg / cm2的压力相当于平常所使用压力的近百倍。这第一步的准备动作决定了，接下来锻造碳部件的品质，因为每个最终的成品都具有独一无二的质感。接著，爱彼将多年来以碳制作机芯桥板及主机板所累积的经验技术，运用到机械元件的加工制作上。多亏如此，表壳内侧及各种装配孔缘的处理才得以完成，表壳外表也才能符合高级钟表业的要求，呈现平滑且轻泛闪光的雾面质感，以及丝缎般的柔顺触感。以上制作过程全部在位于布拉苏丝的工作坊中完成。员工们发挥团队合作、不断创新的精神，终于成功制出一款轻盈的大型计时码表。锻造碳款腕表的重量仅有100克。
(1.锻造碳制作的材料正是这些看似毛线团的碳纤维团)
(2. 将碳纤维线团剪唯一小段一小段的线条，仔细秤重线团重量)
(3. 将一定重量的碳线团置放进特制的金属模具中)
(4. 置放线团的模具在使用前必须仔细清洁，不能有一丝杂质)
(5. 装有碳线团的精钢铸模在高温及300 kg / cm2的高压下锻造成型，300 kg / cm2的压力相当于平常所使用压力的近百倍，使用的是这组由爱彼所研发的特制机器。)
