But few people, rappers or not, have looked as natural in a Rolex as Tupac Shakur did. Rolex started production in 1905 and remains a standard bearer for transcendent style, a fact reflected in its enduring popularity in hip-hop. The natural almost “rocky” look was popular during the decade, matching with the popularization of tattoos, piercings, and overall body jewelry. And you can just see it across all brands such as Bertucci, Patek, AP. If you look at watches released during this time, they all have that integrated, more natural bracelet with that yellow-gold tinge. Vince De La Cerna, Bezel: The design of that Golden Nugget is the most 90s thing possible. Complimenting the gold chains was an equally chunky Gruen Gold Nugget, first seen in a 1987 press photo taken by Janette Beckman. “I’m Bad” turned a sample of a popular ‘70s cop show into a flashy celebration of the underdog-turned-champion, and in its video, LL wore jewelry fit for his kingly status. The genre-bending experimentation that defined its infancy remained, though artists were increasingly able to capture that lightning in a bottle and toss it at the pop charts to great success. For more up to date information visit the official Audemars Piguet website here.By the time LL Cool J dropped Bigger and Deffer in 1987, only those threatened by rap’s growing dominance could deny its staying power. Mounted on this watch is an integrated black ceramic bracelet with brushed finish, secured to the wrist by an AP folding clasp. Power reserve can last up to 70 hours, when fully wound. This “Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph” ( Ref#: 26240CE.OO.1225CE.01 ) is powered by the in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber 4401 with 40 jewels, 367 parts and 28,800 vph. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph “50th Anniversary” The central 18k rose gold hands and hour index markers have all been fitted with a luminescent coating, for an enhanced legibility. This iconic tri-compax layout continues to be a solid crowd pleaser. On the upper-half of the dial is the long-form "Audemars Piguet" logo in gold. There is also a date window placed between the 4 and 5 o’clock spots. It features three snailed sub-dials: a 12-hour counter at 3 o’clock, a sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, and a 30-minute counter at the 9 o’clock position. While circling around the flange is a printed minutes/seconds track ring. Time is exhibited on a black dial with the signature Audemar Piguet “ Grande Tapisserie ” pattern dial with 18k rose gold applied hour index markers. Water-resistance that can reach up to 50 meters (164 feet). All topped by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. It comes equipped with two solid push-pieces that activate the chronograph functions, while between them lay protecting crown guards and the screw-in setting crown adorned with the AP logo. The oscillating weight with a carved out “50” years emblem, will only be featured on the models sold during 2022, which will make them some-what collectibles, as the current production continues on without this distinct characteristic. On the flip-side is a sapphire exhibition case back that allows a view into the inner workings of the mechanical movement. Mounted to the case is AP’s signature octagonal bezel also with a vertical satin-brushed finish and eight exposed screws. The 41mm case is made of black ceramic with a mix of polished accents and a vertically brushed surface finish. Now the AP chrono has added one more option into the mix, to keep us all questioning which one we would wear best. In regards to the “Royal Oak Chronograph” models, they were updated with the new 4401 caliber movement and came crafted out of various alloys. At the beginning of 2022 we all welcomed in a huge range of updates across the “Royal Oak” collection, as Audemars Piguet celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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