Audemars Piguet
SIHH 2017: The Ones We Crowned King of Cool
Its brushed and polished surfaces, in both case and bracelet, take five times longer to produce than with steel. If this were not enough, the eternal spirit of the ref. 5134 perpetual calendar caliber makes it a veritable time machine that looks both counter-cultural and classically elegant at the same time. Anytime. Anyplace.
If that were not enough ineffable coolness, there is no physical connection between the module ROCS5 and the base ETA 2824 automatic caliber. A system of tiny magnets attached to both systems transmits movement between the dry and wet sections of the watch. This construction allows the use of a lightweight Grade-5 titanium case, negating the need for heavy steel. I can’t think of a watch more techno-cool than this.
The hardness of the individual components of the P. 3001/C movement makes it unnecessary to use any kind of lubricant or superfluous jewel bearings; it requires a mere four rubies. The case is made of Carbotech and the dial of carbon nanotubes, so the time is read over an intensely black background. The result of these technologies is a warranty of 50 years of operation without lubrication. When you are absolutely cool, who has the time to take a watch in for a service?