BBSF Edition — Integrated Steel Bracelet
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26574ST represents one of the most ambitious undertakings in the replica industry, and this BBSF release stands as a significant technical benchmark. Unlike earlier iterations that relied on faux sub-dials or glued hands, the BBSF edition integrates a fully functional calendar module. Collectors scrutinizing grand complication replicas will note the operational day, date, month, leap year, and moon phase indicators, all properly mapped to the dial layout.
At the core of this reference is a heavily modified Clone Calibre 5134 automatic movement. The architecture has been specifically adapted to drive the complex array of symmetrically distributed sub-dials while maintaining reliable base timekeeping. Due to the high torque required to advance multiple calendar wheels simultaneously, the power reserve is rated at approximately 36 hours. The movement features decorative bridges visible through the sapphire caseback, mimicking the genuine AP finishing.
The 41mm case is machined from 316L stainless steel, exhibiting the signature brushed/polished alternating finishing expected of a Royal Oak. Crucially, BBSF has managed to engineer this grand complication into an 11.3mm thick profile, weighing in at a substantial 185.2g. The Grande Tapisserie dial features accurate deep blue accents, three-dimensional hour markers, and proper luminous coating on the faceted hands.
- Movement: Clone Calibre 5134 Automatic — Approximately 36 hours
- Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel, 41mm diameter, 185.2g weight
- Bezel: 316L Stainless Steel with polished hexagonal screws
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-glare treatment
- Bracelet: Integrated 316L steel with alternating finishes, AP folding clasp
- Water Resistance: 30m — professional pressure test recommended before swimming
This piece is tailored for the advanced collector who appreciates mechanical complexity and accepts the inherent maintenance of a functional calendar module. It commands presence in formal settings while retaining the robust, sporting DNA of the Royal Oak lineage.

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