Audemars Piguet - Millenary Chronograph
The chronograph is undoubtedly the most popular of all horological complications. Already bly 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
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...
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.