New for 2012 is another outstanding example of Audemars Piguet's tribute to the 40th Anniversary of their iconic Royal Oak model
The Royal Oak self-winding watch appears in a new more contemporary 41 mm stainless steel case, replacing the current 39 mm size.
Bound to leap to the forefront in popularity because of its very recognizable Royal Oak elements
It is available in steel and pink gold versions.
Its dial has been revisited to accentuate the “family likeness” that makes each Royal Oak so immediately recognizable.
Case: Stainless steel case, glare-proofed sapphire crystal and case back, screw-locked crown
Dial: Black dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with AP folding clasp
Functions: hours, minutes, center seconds, date
Automatic Movement - Frequency of balance wheel:3,00 (=21’600 alternances/hour) 
Direction of automatic winding: Bidirectional
Type of oscillating weight: Monobloc in 22K gold
Power reserve: 60 hours
Date / Date in Dial aperture at 3 o'clock
Self-winding Manufacture Caliber 3120
Water-resistant to 50 meters / 165 feet.