Audemars Piguet ventures beyond its familiar Royal Oak territory with the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, a striking reinterpretation of a seldom‑seen complication in its modern lineup. Drawing inspiration from a rare 1929 dual‑aperture jumping hour wristwatch, which is itself a product of the Streamline Moderne movement, while this new model translates vintage architectural cues into a bold, contemporary wearable form. Combining historical resonance with forward‑looking mechanics, the Neo Frame Jumping Hour showcases AP’s capacity to innovate both in design and technical execution.
The Neo Frame Jumping Hour is housed in a distinctive rectangular 18k pink gold case measuring 34mm wide, 47.1mm long, and 8.8mm thick, a form that immediately distinguishes it from AP’s more traditional silhouettes. From the CNC‑machined gadroons flanking each side to the tapering pointed lugs, the case channels the fluid lines and aerodynamic grace of Streamline Moderne aesthetics. Alternating surfaces and sculpted lines give the watch a retro‑futuristic profile that bridges Art Deco heritage and contemporary refinement.
The caseback is secured by four screws and combines gold and sapphire crystal, granting a clear view of the movement’s architecture while echoing the bold exterior treatment. This exposed back reveals the modified Calibre 7122 and its openworked rotor, further reinforcing the design’s emphasis on structural presence and mechanical identity.
At 3 o’clock, a ceramicised pink gold crown with tactile grooves aligns with the streamlined aesthetic and provides a nod to the classic crown proportions of earlier dual‑aperture watches. A box‑shaped sapphire crystal spans the front, bonded to the black PVD‑treated sapphire dial plate, ensuring clarity while reinforcing the integrated construction. Water‑resistance can reach up to 20 meters (65 feet).
Instead of a traditional dial, the Neo Frame uses a black PVD‑coated sapphire surface bonded directly to the overlying crystal and screwed into place, creating a seamless, nearly floating visual plane. Two gold‑framed apertures dominate the façade: a rectangular window at 12 o’clock for the jumping hour and an arched opening at 6 o’clock for the trailing minutes. With white printed numerals on matte black discs, the indications appear to be almost projected from within the sapphire itself.
The absence of a full dial ring or applied markers places full emphasis on the clarity and purity of the jumping hour display. The matte black background, enhanced by the invisible metal framing, provides strong contrast for easy reading while encapsulating the architectural essence of the piece.
Finishing is deliberately minimalistic yet highly considered, with a focus on form and clarity over ornamentation. The aperture windows are meticulously polished and calibrated to maintain visual balance and ensure the largest possible opening for the display discs.
Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour
The “Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour” (Ref#: 15245OR.OO.A206VE.01) is powered by the in‑house automatic mechanical movement, caliber 7122 with 43 jewels, 293 components, and 28,800 vph (4 Hz). It comes equipped with an instantaneous jumping hour mechanism and trailing minutes display, featuring a patented shock‑absorbing system that mechanically prevents the hour jump in case of impact. Power reserve can last up to 52 hours, when fully wound.
Mounted on this watch is a black textured calfskin leather strap, seamlessly integrated between the lugs and creating visual continuity with the black sapphire dial. It is secured by an 18k pink gold clasp, which reinforces the tone and material language of the case. The strap’s tactile finish and warm contrast to the sleek dial surface enhance both comfort and visual coherence, giving the Neo Frame a distinctive yet refined wrist presence.
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MSRP: $71,200.00 USD
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