The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Carolina Bucci Limited Edition, reference 77350CE.OO.1266CE.02.A, is a 34mm timepiece crafted from black ceramic with a slim profile of 8.8mm. This model features an integrated black ceramic bracelet and the signature octagonal bezel secured by eight 18k pink gold screws, which match the pink gold hour markers and hands. It is powered by the caliber 5800 automatic movement, which provides a 50-hour power reserve and includes a 22k pink gold rotor visible through the sapphire caseback.
The watch’s primary complication is a date display at the 3 o’clock position, complemented by central hours, minutes, and seconds hands with a hacking seconds function. Its most distinctive feature is the “rainbow” dial, created by placing a laser-engraved sapphire disc over a black brass plate. This micro-structured surface acts as a prism, refracting light to create an iridescent spectrum of colors that vary depending on the viewing angle, while the date wheel remains white for legibility.
General reviews highlight the watch as a bold and creative evolution of the Royal Oak design, particularly praising the mesmerizing visual effect of the holographic dial against the muted black ceramic. While the 34mm size is often categorized as a ladies’ model, enthusiasts note its strong wrist presence, though some critics find the size too small for broader wrists. The collaboration is widely regarded as a successful fusion of jewelry artistry and horology, limited to only 300 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item despite its modern and somewhat unconventional aesthetic.