| Manufacturer | Audemars Piguet |
| Caliber Number | 3120, AP3120 |
| Type | Automatic |
| Lignes | 11 3/4”’ |
| Diameter | 26.6mm |
| Height | Unconfirmed |
| Jewels | 40 |
| Total Parts | 280 |
| Vibrations Per Hour | 21,600 bph, 3Hz |
| Power Reserve | 60 hours |
| Rotor Direction | Bi-directional |
| Hacking Seconds? | Yes |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, central seconds, date |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Known Models | Royal Oak Selfwinding (ref: 15454OR.GG.1259OR.03, 15454BC.GG.1259BC.03, 15454BA.GG.1259BA.02, 15452OR.ZZ.1258OR.02, 15452BC.ZZ.1258BC.01, 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.03, 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.02, 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.01, 15451OR.ZZ.1256OR.03, 15451OR.ZZ.1256OR.02, 15451OR.ZZ.1256OR.01, 15451OR.YY.1256OR.01, 15451BA.ZZ.1256BA.01, 15450ST.OO.1256ST.03, 15450ST.OO.1256ST.02, 15450ST.OO.1256ST.01, 15450SR.OO.1256SR.01) / Royal Oak Offshore Diver (ref: 15710ST.OO.A002CA.01, 15710ST.OO.A010CA.01, 15710ST.OO.A027CA.01, 15711OI.OO.A006CA.01) / Jules Audemars Selfwinding (ref: 15170OR.OO.A809CR.01, 15171OR.ZZ.A809CR.01) |
The Audemars Piguet caliber 3120 is a Swiss made automatic movement found in various AP models including the Royal Oak Selfwinding, Royal Oak Offshore, and Jules Audemars Selfwinding.
This movement is comprised of 280 components. The rotor is produced from a single block of 22K gold. Other features include:
- Stop balance when setting time.
- Oscillating weight with ceramic ball bearings.
- Bevels of the bridges are diamond graved.
- Inverted snailing on bridges.
- Balance spring with variable inertia blocks.
In Audemar Piguet’s own words:
“This exceptional selfwinding movement combines functionality and precision timekeeping with the highest standard of aesthetics. “
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