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Audemars Piguet has added three new Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked models to its roster of luxury watches.

The new 41mm watch is available in three different materials: black ceramic, stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, each with a matching integrated bracelet.

The watch case showcases the exquisite and intricately crafted skeletonized Caliber 3133, a self-winding movement that operates continuously for 45 hours.

The black ceramic version, priced at $101,100, is limited to 150 pieces. The inner bezel, openwork mechanism, and outer bezel screws are finished in rose gold, as is the stainless steel version, which retails for $76,400.

As for the 18-karat yellow gold model, it costs $101,100.

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