Audemars Piguet 26346BC.OO.D002CR.02 Jules Audemars Tourbillon Chronograph 41mm Black Openworked Arabic White Gold Leather BRAND NEW

The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars collection was conceived as a tribute to one of the manufacture's two founding fathers, Jules-Louis Audemars, and stands as the brand's most classically oriented line. Where the Royal Oak speaks to sport-luxury and architectural modernity, the Jules Audemars line reaches back to the grand tradition of European pocket-watch making, channeling the decorative and mechanical values that made Le Brassus famous in the nineteenth century. Reference 26346BC.OO.D002CR.02 sits at the very apex of that tradition, pairing two of the most demanding complications in watchmaking—the tourbillon and the column-wheel chronograph—inside a single, harmonious 41mm case.

The 41mm white gold case of reference 26346BC.OO.D002CR.02 is a study in restrained opulence. White gold, prized for its cool platinum-like luster and its resistance to the yellowing that can affect lower-alloy golds over time, lends the watch an almost architectural gravity on the wrist. The polished and beveled case flanks catch the light with every movement, while the white gold bezel frames the dial without overwhelming it—a balance that reflects the meticulous hand-finishing Audemars Piguet applies to every surface of a Jules Audemars complication.

The black openworked Arabic dial is the emotional center of this reference. Arabic numerals, rendered in a classical typeface, provide immediate legibility while evoking the aesthetic of antique grand complications and pocket watches. The openworking removes bridges and plates from the dial plane and allows the viewer to gaze directly into the beating heart of the movement below, turning every moment of time-telling into an act of mechanical theater. Against the dark ground, the polished and anglé movement components glow with extraordinary contrast, making this one of the most visually arresting expressions in the Jules Audemars catalog.

Powering 26346BC.OO.D002CR.02 is a manual-winding tourbillon chronograph movement crafted entirely in-house at the Audemars Piguet manufacture in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The tourbillon—a rotating cage that continuously rotates the escapement to average out the positional errors caused by gravity—is among the most labor-intensive complications to construct and adjust, with master watchmakers spending dozens of hours on a single example. The integration of a chronograph mechanism alongside the tourbillon multiplies that complexity substantially, requiring meticulous coordination of additional levers, cams, and a column wheel to govern the start, stop, and reset functions with precision and without disturbing the tourbillon's delicate equilibrium.

Worn on a hand-stitched leather strap that complements the dress heritage of the Jules Audemars line, this reference transitions naturally from a boardroom meeting to a black-tie event. The supple leather and deployant-style fastening ensure a secure, comfortable fit on a wide range of wrist sizes, while the 41mm diameter gives the watch genuine modern presence without sacrificing the classical proportions that define the collection. This is emphatically a watch for the connoisseur who demands both visual poetry and mechanical substance in equal measure.

Bizak & Co. is proud to offer reference 26346BC.OO.D002CR.02 brand new, representing the full manufacturer experience from the moment you open the box. Purchasing from Bizak means access to expert guidance, transparent pricing, and a team that understands the nuances of Audemars Piguet's most complex references. Whether you are adding to a serious collection or acquiring your first high-complication timepiece, we invite you to contact us directly at bizakandco.com to discuss availability, pricing, and any questions you may have about this exceptional watch.