{"id":5367,"date":"2026-02-12T13:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T05:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darrychen.com\/?p=5367"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T05:50:52","slug":"audemars-piguet-introduces-the-neo-frame-jumping-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darrychen.com\/?p=5367","title":{"rendered":"Audemars Piguet introduces the Neo Frame Jumping Hour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/a>Audemars Piguet has unveiled the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, a rectangular timepiece inspired by the Streamline Moderne design language of the late 1920s and early 1930s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The watch takes clear cues from the historic pre-model 1271, a rare rectangular jumping-hour piece produced in extremely limited numbers between 1929 and 1930. Its defining elements\u2014vertical gadroons, elongated case proportions, and a dual-aperture time display\u2014are thoughtfully reinterpreted in this modern version, blending vintage character with contemporary standards of durability and everyday wearability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The case measures 34 mm by 34 mm and is crafted from 18-carat pink gold, with a total thickness of just 8.8 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its refined, slim profile accentuates the elegance of the rectangular design while offering comfortable wear for everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eight vertical gadroons run along each side of the case, flowing seamlessly into pointed lugs that emphasize the watch\u2019s sleek, streamlined silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This CNC-machined fluted pattern extends across the caseback, crown, and oscillating weight, demanding precise alignment of each component to maintain perfect visual harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A black PVD-treated sapphire crystal forms the dial, underscoring the watch\u2019s minimalist aesthetic while introducing a technically sophisticated construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two gold-framed apertures reveal the jumping hours and trailing minutes, with crisp white numerals set against a deep black background for optimal legibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Audemars Piguet signature appears at 6 o\u2019clock in pink gold tones. Unlike historical versions that used metal dials beneath framed crystals, the Neo Frame leaves the sapphire exposed at both 12 and 6 o\u2019clock, adding a contemporary architectural touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To ensure water resistance to 20 metres (66 feet), the sapphire is bonded to the dial plate and then secured into the case with screws\u2014a solution developed specifically for this model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving the display is the new selfwinding Calibre 7122, Audemars Piguet\u2019s first automatic jumping-hour movement. Fully developed in-house and based on Calibre 7121, it pairs an instantaneous jumping hour with a trailing minute display for precise and dynamic timekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beating at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), the movement delivers a power reserve of 52 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A patented shock-absorbing system prevents unintended hour jumps in the event of impact, while the hour disc is made from titanium and the minute disc from aluminium to minimize inertia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement is finished to Haute Horlogerie standards, showcasing C\u00f4tes de Gen\u00e8ve, satin brushing, and a dedicated pink gold oscillating weight adorned with matching fluted decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Completing the timepiece is a black calfskin leather strap featuring a textured motif developed by Audemars Piguet\u2019s design team. The strap integrates seamlessly with the case, meeting the sapphire crystal between the lugs, and is secured by an 18-carat pink gold AP folding clasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour, reference 15245OR.OO.A206VE.01, is priced at approximately\u00a0SGD 95,500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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