AUDEMARS PIGUET - Millenary Chronograph
Millenary Chronograph.
Press Release
Millenary Chronograph © Audemars Piguet
The chronograph is undoubtedly the most popular of all horological complications. Already strongly present in Audemars Piguet's sports collections, it is now given a place of honour within the contemporary Millenary collection. A first chronograph paved the way in 2009, now followed by the second selfwinding chronograph to join the collection. Also crafted in pink gold and loyal to its distinctive design codes, it embodies excellence on all levels. Whether in calculating a record 100-metre run or timing a motor-racing event, this excellence is imbued with genuine passion, because the wearer of a Millenary is a passionately dedicated individual with refined aesthetic tastes.
- Oval-shaped case: 18-carat pink gold, refined satin-brushed and polished finishing
- Dial with off-centred hour zone, the signature feature of the collection
- Applied pink gold Roman numerals
Millenary Chronograph © Audemars Piguet
The wearer of a Millenary watch is a passionately dedicated individual with refined aesthetic tastes. When it comes to measuring time, he expects an object that matches his own personality. In its oval case, he discerns the exquisite beauty of a sophisticated and original shape. He loves noble materials and has a distinct preference for the shimmering glow of pink gold. He delights in contemplating the dial, whether to read off the time, to take a short measurement or calculate speed, as well as to appreciate the creativity of its design. The Millenary Chronograph is intended for all those who naturally tend to choose the road less travelled...
Millenary Chronograph © Audemars Piguet
The generously sized 18-carat pink gold case is distinguished by its finishing. The meticulously crafted lugs are polished on top and satin-brushed on the side, while the case middle alternates between polished surfaces matching those of the bezel, and satin-brushed zones. In an ultimate touch of refinement, even the shaped chronograph pushers reflect this double treatment. The selfwinding chronograph movement housed within is also impeccably finished to match its tried and trusted reliability and accuracy.
Loyal to the distinctive hallmarks of the collection, the Millenary Chronograph features an off-centred dial. Its gold Roman numerals stretch elegantly across a snailed silvered disc. The tachometric scale appearing in white against an anthracite background bears Arabic numerals and serves to measure speed of travel. For example, if the time elapsed between the moment when the wearer starts and stops the chronograph is equivalent to 20 seconds, the average speed over a 1000-metre distance – read off on the tachometric scale – is 180 km/h. The silvered chronograph and small seconds counters provide lively finishing touches to the aesthetic appeal of a dial featuring a fascinating play on light and dark contrasts. The 30-minute counter also takes the form of an off-centred oval, while the red sweep seconds hand adds a subtle sporting accent.
TECHNICAL DATAS
Movement
Calibre : 2385, selfwinding
Total diameter: 26.20 mm
Casing diameter: 11¼ lignes (25.60 mm)
Total : 5.5 mm
37 jewels
Up to 40-hour power reserve
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Finishing: all parts meticulously decorated; mainplate circular-grained and sandblasted, countersunk holes; bridges circular-grained and adorned with Côtes de Genève
Case
18-carat pink gold
Dimensions : 47 x 42 mm
Thickness: 12.66 mm
Crown and pushers in satin-brushed and polished 18-carat pink gold
Back featuring a medallion with the Millenary logo
Water resistance: 20 metres
Dial
Two-zone dial
Off-centred hour zone with pink gold applied Roman numerals against a snailed silvered base, and white tachometric scale against a lacquered anthracite background
Snailed silvered counters
18-carat pink gold hour and minute hands with luminescent coating
Red sweep seconds hand
Strap
Matt brown crocodile rolled-edge leather with large square scales, AP folding clasp in 18-carat pink gold
Functions
Hours and minutes
Small seconds
Chronograph with central sweep seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Tachometric scale
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