Audemars Piguet released a new version of their Jules Audemars today, at SIHH 2009.

Jules Audemars Watch with Audemars Piguet Escapement

The Audemars Piguet escapement presented in 2006 is certainly living up to its promises. It operates lubricant-free, ensures excellent efficiency and guarantees superior shock-resistance. Within its new showcase with a three-dimensional design, it even exceeds expectations in that its technical performances are combined with an exceptional frequency of 43,200 vibrations per hour! By thus oscillating twice as fast as normal, the balance ensures enhanced timekeeping and improved reliability of the movement.

Breakthroughs embodied in the Audemars Piguet escapement, the fruit of ten years' development: No need for lubricants on the pallet-levers, Direct impulse on the balance, High efficiency, Superior shock-resistance, Optimal long-term stability.

High frequency:
43,200 vibrations per hour (6 Hz), Enhanced timekeeping, Improved reliability

Advanced Movement:
Three-dimensional movement design, Movement finishing and decoration inspired by the grand watchmaking Tradition, Audemars Piguet escapement highlighted within the prestigious classic Jules Audemars collection

Technical Specifications:

Jules Audemars Watch with Audemars Piguet Escapement

Reference:
26153PT.OO.D028CR.01

Movement:
Hand-wound Calibre 2908 with Audemars Piguet
escapement
Casing-diameter:
172/3 lignes (39.00 mm)
34 jewels
267 parts

Power reserve:
up to 56 hours
Cadence of the balance: 43,200 vibrations per hour
Finishing: all parts
decorated by hand

Case:
950 platinum
Diameter: 46 mm
Water-resistance: 20 m
Sapphire crystal caseback

Dial:
White enamel dial,
painted black Roman
numerals
Blued steel hands

Functions:
Hours and minutes
Small seconds
Power-reserve indication

Source: Audemars Piguet

Retail is $260,000

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