Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26685XT.OO.1320XT.01 Titanium BMG Openworked Dial (2026)

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26685XT.OO.1320XT.01 Titanium BMG Openworked Dial (2026) integrates a perpetual calendar into a 41mm titanium case, paired with a openworked dial and driven by an automatic movement.

This titanium/BMG variant replaces 2025's 150th Anniversary limited edition, signaling generational shift toward improved ergonomics without sacrificing visual spectacle.

This crown-only operation eliminates multiple case apertures, enabling water resistance increase from previous generation's 20 meters to meaningful 50 meters—making this first Royal Oak perpetual calendar safe for swimming. BMG incorporates distinctive mirror-like polish with exceptional scratch resistance measuring approximately 500 Vickers hardness—dramatically harder than platinum's 90-140 HV that plagued earlier polished Royal Oak bezels. BMG is utilized for the octagonal bezel secured by eight polished hexagonal screws with perfectly aligned slots, caseback frame, and bracelet intermediate links, contrasting against satin-brushed titanium case middle, crown, and outer bracelet links.

The case measures 41mm across and 9.5mm in thickness. The smoked transparent subdials maintain legibility while showcasing mechanism: day display at 9 o'clock with 24-hour indicator and red non-correction zone warning, large instantaneous jumping date aperture at 12 o'clock, month and leap year indication at 3 o'clock, astronomical moonphase at 6 o'clock. 18k pink gold applied hour markers and Royal Oak hands are filled with luminescent material.

Where previous Royal Oak perpetual calendars required recessed correctors accessed via stylus or toothpick for calendar adjustments—anxiety-inducing proposition—Caliber 7139 accomplishes all functions through crown alone via patented all-in-one adjustment system with four positions. The movement builds upon 2025's groundbreaking Caliber 7138 (introduced alongside ceramic Bleu Nuit variant) while adding openworked architecture revealing mechanical artistry. The Sapphire crystal front and back have anti-reflective coating, and the openworked sapphire dial reveals Caliber 7139's mechanical architecture—rhodium-plated movement components with pink gold accents on openworked oscillating weight, barrel bridge, and balance bridge creating warm contrast.

The self-winding Caliber 7139 measures 4.1mm thick, operates at 28,800 vph with a 55-hour power reserve. The watch is driven by Caliber 7139 openworked movemen. Royal Oak perpetual calendars trace lineage to 1984's reference 5554—world's first luxury sports watch perpetual calendar combining Gerald Genta's iconic integrated-bracelet design with sophisticated complications. This piece was recently unveiled. To express interest, please inquire above and our team will contact you once we are able to secure it for you. Dated 2026, this example is offered in new condition with its original box and original papers.