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Entrepreneur Ramzen spotted wearing Audemars Piguet

Saudi entrepreneur and watch collector Ramzen was recently spotted wearing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ref. 26674CD in Bleu Nuit ceramic, a 2026 introduction that marks a significant evolution in the storied Royal Oak lineage. The sighting underscores growing collector appetite for ceramic-case sports watches at the ultra-luxury tier, a segment where Audemars Piguet has led innovation for over a decade.

The Ref. 26674CD is the first Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar executed entirely in blue ceramic—case, bracelet, and bezel fabricated from Audemars Piguet's proprietary blue ceramic compound. The 41 mm case houses a perpetual calendar complication with subdials for day, month, leap-year indicator, and moonphase, alongside a chronograph function. The movement is Audemars Piguet's latest-generation self-winding calibre, beating at 4 Hz with a minimum 70-hour power reserve. Water resistance stands at 20 metres—typical for perpetual calendar watches of this complexity, where the emphasis is horological rather than aquatic. The blue ceramic case exhibits the matte, ultra-hard finish Audemars Piguet perfected with earlier ceramic Royal Oaks, while the dial architecture retains the octagonal tapisserie pattern integral to the Royal Oak since its 1972 debut.

What distinguishes the Ref. 26674CD from prior Royal Oak perpetuals is the holistic material commitment: blue ceramic extends to the integrated bracelet, eliminating the mixed-material aesthetic that characterized earlier ceramic sports watches. Production is extremely limited. Audemars Piguet caps annual production of perpetual calendar Royal Oaks at fewer than 200 pieces across all references, making ceramic variants exceptionally scarce.

Ramzen's sighting reflects broader collector gravitational pull toward ceramic-case perpetual complications—watches that balance technical mastery with material exclusivity. The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar has long been a statement piece for serious horologists; the 2026 Bleu Nuit ceramic edition elevates that statement by constraining supply and amplifying visual distinctiveness.

Retail pricing for the Ref. 26674CD sits at approximately $160,000 USD. However, secondary-market asking prices have climbed substantially, with recent transactions in the $500,000–$550,000 range reflecting scarcity and collector demand. Waitlist allocation through official Audemars Piguet boutiques remains opaque; acquisition typically requires demonstrable Royal Oak ownership history.