Audemars Piguet has introduced a new limited-edition Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph dedicated to Serena Williams, marking another chapter in the Swiss watchmaker’s decade-long relationship with the tennis champion, entrepreneur and producer.
The watch arrives in a compact 38mm case, giving the iconic Royal Oak design a slimmer and more wearable profile. Its case, bezel and crown are all made from white ceramic, while the integrated bracelet combines satin-brushed and polished surfaces that are finished by hand.
The standout feature is the watch’s pink-tinted mother-of-pearl dial. Its natural shine gives the surface a different appearance depending on how light hits it, while the soft pink tone adds a more feminine contrast to the sporty design of the Royal Oak Chronograph.
The dial is fitted with 18-carat white gold hands and 18-carat pink gold hour-markers. The markers are filled with luminescent material to improve visibility in darker conditions, while the sub-dials are surrounded by rhodium-toned borders that complement the overall color scheme.
A pink date window sits between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions, with white numerals that match the clean appearance of the rest of the dial. The combination of pink, white and metallic details gives the watch a distinct look while keeping the familiar Royal Oak layout.
Turning the watch over reveals another major detail. Through the glareproofed sapphire crystal caseback, the movement and its decorative finishing can be seen, along with a 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight.
The caseback is framed in titanium and engraved with “Limited Edition.” The visible movement also features traditional Haute Horlogerie finishing, including Côtes de Genève, circular graining and hand-beveled details.
Audemars Piguet has also included an interchangeable pink rubber strap for owners who want a different look from the ceramic bracelet. The strap features white ceramic studs and is secured with a titanium AP folding clasp.
The watch is limited to just 500 pieces and will be sold exclusively through Audemars Piguet. Its combination of a relatively compact 38mm size, white ceramic construction and Serena Williams-inspired color scheme gives the model a distinctive position within the Royal Oak collection.
The new timepiece continues Audemars Piguet’s long-standing connection with Williams, using the Royal Oak Chronograph as a canvas to combine high-performance styling with luxury watchmaking and personal design details.
