Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mmvsAzimuth Crazy Rider

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mm at true scale

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mm

Azimuth Crazy Rider at true scale

Crazy Rider

Diameter

37mm

55mm

Thickness

n/a

16mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$6,788

Movement

3132

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
55mm
Thickness
n/a
16mm
Material
18-carat white gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18-carat white gold
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3132
n/a
Power Reserve
45h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$6,788
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Reviews

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mm

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mm for its exceptional hand finishing and the visually striking skeletonized design, with one owner calling it an amazing skeletonized watch. The dual-balance wheel system is noted for technical mastery, with claims of increased accuracy. The 37mm size is considered well-proportioned and versatile for various wrists. However, the openworked dial slightly reduces legibility compared to solid-dial models, and the $103,000 price point makes it exclusive. One reviewer found the Frosted Gold finish's shimmer excessive compared to alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 37mm highly for its technical innovation and exceptional hand finishing, which justifies its premium price.

Azimuth Crazy Rider

The Azimuth Crazy Rider is a conversation-starting watch inspired by motorcycles, featuring a literal rotating bike chain on the dial that carries the 24-hour hand. Its design sacrifices minute legibility, with an incomplete minute scale between 35 and 55. The massive 55mm case and 30m water resistance limit it to casual wear. On balance, the Azimuth Crazy Rider appeals to those seeking unusual, avant-garde designs, though its CHF 5,250 price point is considered high.