Audemars Piguet caliber 7121 took 5 years to develop and replaces caliber 2121. The automatic movement powers the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Ref. 16202 and has a skeletonized 18K gold oscillating weight.

Caliber: 7121

Release Date: February 2023

Country: Swiss made

Type: Automatic

Dimensions: 29.6 mm/3.2 mm

Total Components: 268

Jewels: 33

Oscillating Frequency: 4Hz (28,800 VPH)

Power Reserve: 55 hours

Functions: Hours, minutes, quickset date

Balance Wheel: Variable inertia, free-sprung

Rotor: 18K pink gold, skeletonized, bi-directional winding

Finishing: Geneva stripes, machine beveling, polishing, circular satin finishing, circular graining, perlage.

Unique Features: Dual traversing bridges in rose gold (one supports the balance, and the other supports the mainspring barrel). No seconds function.

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