Ceramic Audemars Piguet

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About Ceramic Audemars Piguet Watches

Ceramic Audemars Piguet watches represent one of the most modern and most exclusive material configurations in the brand's catalog. AP produces ceramic Royal Oaks in three colors: black, white, and the dark blue "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" introduced in recent years and named after the original 1972 Royal Oak dial color. The case, bezel, crown, pushers, and bracelet are typically all rendered in the same ceramic material, delivering a fully monochromatic, stealth aesthetic that is impossible to achieve in steel or gold. AP uses a clear suffix system for ceramic: CE for black ceramic, CB for white ceramic, and CD for Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic. Ceramic is virtually scratch-proof, lighter than steel, and produced in deliberately limited numbers, which combined with high collector demand means ceramic AP commands substantial premiums on the secondary market. Our pre-owned and unworn ceramic Audemars Piguet collection at WatchGuys is fully authenticated, backed by a 2-year warranty, and ships overnight.

Which Audemars Piguet Models Come in Ceramic?

Ceramic appears across multiple Royal Oak families. The flagship ceramic chronograph is the Royal Oak Chronograph 26240, available in black ceramic (26240CE), white ceramic (26240CB), and Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 (26240CD). The openworked Royal Oak 15407 Double Balance Wheel is offered in 15407CE black ceramic and 15407CB white ceramic, with the related 15416 family covering all three ceramic colors including the limited 30-piece 15416CB white ceramic and the 15416CD Bleu Nuit. The 2026 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26674CD launched in Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic with a perpetual calendar complication and traded at four to five times retail at release. The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26420 is available with ceramic case configurations, and the 26238CE Offshore Chronograph in black ceramic continues the Offshore ceramic lineage. For deeper editorial, see our Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Buyer's Guide.

Ceramic Audemars Piguet Price

Ceramic AP pricing reflects the limited production volume and the technical difficulty of machining ceramic to AP's finishing standards. Pre-owned black ceramic Royal Oak Chronograph 26240CE references typically trade between $90,000 and $130,000. The white ceramic 26240CB carries a meaningful premium and trades between $110,000 and $150,000, with limited editions pushing higher. The 15407CE Double Balance Wheel Openworked in black ceramic sits between $130,000 and $180,000, while the 15416 family in white or Bleu Nuit ceramic regularly trades above $200,000 due to extreme limited production. The 2026 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26674CD in Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic launched at approximately $120,000 retail and traded at four to five times retail on the secondary market at release, and currently sits closer to four times retail. Royal Oak Offshore ceramic chronographs trade between $50,000 and $100,000 depending on reference. For broader collection pricing, see our Audemars Piguet watches page.

Black Ceramic vs. White Ceramic vs. Bleu Nuit Ceramic Audemars Piguet

Black ceramic (suffix CE) is the most produced and most accessible ceramic AP, delivering a stealth, all-business aesthetic that pairs well with formal and casual attire. White ceramic (suffix CB) is significantly rarer, harder to manufacture without imperfections, and commands a substantial premium. Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic (suffix CD) is the newest and most coveted of the three, introduced as a tribute to the deep blue dial of the original 1972 Royal Oak by Gerald Genta, and is currently the most aggressively traded ceramic configuration on the secondary market. For dial color filters, browse black AP and blue AP, both of which include ceramic configurations.

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Ceramic Audemars Piguet FAQ

• Which Audemars Piguet Models Come in Ceramic?

  The Royal Oak Chronograph 26240 is available in all three ceramic colors: black (26240CE), white (26240CB), and Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 (26240CD). The Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 15407 and 15416 families also offer ceramic in all three colors. The 2026 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26674CD launched in Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic. The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26420 and 26238CE are available in ceramic configurations.

• What Is the Difference Between Black, White, and Bleu Nuit Ceramic Audemars Piguet?

  All three are high-tech ceramic, machined and finished to AP's standards. Black ceramic (suffix CE) is the most produced of the three and the most accessible price point. White ceramic (suffix CB) is significantly more difficult to manufacture without imperfections and commands a substantial premium. Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic (suffix CD) is the newest of the three, introduced as a tribute to the deep blue dial of the original 1972 Royal Oak, and is currently the most aggressively traded ceramic on the secondary market.

• How Much Does a Ceramic Audemars Piguet Cost?

  Pre-owned ceramic AP pricing typically ranges from $50,000 for an older Royal Oak Offshore in ceramic, up to $200,000 or more for a 15416 white ceramic or Bleu Nuit Double Balance Wheel. Black ceramic 26240CE Chronographs trade between $90,000 and $130,000, white ceramic 26240CB sits between $110,000 and $150,000, and the 2026 Bleu Nuit 26674CD Perpetual Calendar trades at approximately four times its $120,000 retail price.

• Is a Ceramic Audemars Piguet a Good Investment?

  Ceramic APs have shown strong long-term value retention because production volume is deliberately constrained and collector demand has consistently outpaced supply. The Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic 26674CD Perpetual Calendar traded at five times retail at release and has settled near four times retail. White ceramic and Bleu Nuit limited editions across the 15416 and 26240 families have also appreciated meaningfully. Condition, completeness of box and papers, and recent service history all materially affect resale value.

• Ceramic vs. Stainless Steel Audemars Piguet?

  Ceramic is significantly more scratch-resistant than steel and lighter on the wrist, but it is also harder to machine, produced in lower volume, and commands a premium two to three times above the steel equivalent of the same reference. Steel APs are more widely available and easier to service, while ceramic delivers a fully monochromatic stealth aesthetic and a virtually pristine surface over years of wear. Buyers prioritizing daily-wear durability and exclusivity gravitate to ceramic; buyers prioritizing accessibility and traditional Royal Oak aesthetics gravitate to steel.

• What Is Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 Ceramic?

  Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 is the dark blue ceramic finish introduced by Audemars Piguet as a tribute to the deep blue Petite Tapisserie dial of the original 1972 Royal Oak ref. 5402 designed by Gerald Genta. The "Nuage 50" name refers to the cloud-like depth of the color and to the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak. AP uses the suffix CD to identify Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic. Current references include the 26240CD Chronograph, 15416CD Double Balance Wheel, and the 2026 26674CD Perpetual Calendar.

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