Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Frosted (23 mm): Specs, Wearability & Buying Guide
The Royal Oak Mini Frosted reinterprets the 1997 "Mini Oak" in three metals—pink (67630OR), yellow (67630BA), and white gold (67630BC)—each with a tone-on-tone Petite Tapisserie dial and lumed hands/markers. All three are 23 mm across, 6.6 mm thick, water-resistant to 50 m, and use glare-proofed sapphire.
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What is "Frosted Gold"?
AP uses jeweler Carolina Bucci's diamond-tipped micro-hammering technique so the metal itself sparkles—no stones required. Thousands of micro-hits with a diamond-tipped tool transform raw gold into a surface with diamond dust sparkle. This innovative finishing technique creates a luminous frost effect that plays with geometry and light, making each piece truly unique. Carolina Bucci originally came up with the idea.
Movement & Ownership
All models run Quartz Calibre 2730 (hours/minutes). AP notes over 7 years of battery life and a crown-activated deactivation feature to preserve power; plan on periodic battery and gasket service. The deactivation switch via the crown pull allows you to pause the movement when not wearing the watch, extending battery life even further.
How It Wears
At 23 × 6.6 mm with ~33 mm lug-to-lug feel, the Mini sits flat and reads like jewelry on small wrists while keeping recognizable Royal Oak geometry. This watch is more than a timepiece—it's sculpture in motion. Small in size, monumental in presence. The frosted finish changes character as you move, catching and reflecting light in different ways throughout the day.
The Complete Collection: Three Stunning Variants
Shared features across all models: frosted 18k case/bracelet, 23mm size, 50m water resistance, glare-proofed sapphire crystal, and Calibre 2730. What changes is the dial and metal tone:
Rose Gold — Reference 67630OR.GG.1312OR.01
Not soft, not loud, just warmth hammered into shimmer. Features a salmon-tone Petite Tapisserie dial that perfectly complements the rose gold case. Pink gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating complete this warm, feminine interpretation.
Video Review AP Mini Pink Gold:
Yellow Gold — Reference 67630BA.GG.1312BA.01
Yellow gold sculpted like sunlight. Bold, brilliant, and just 23mm across. Features a tone-on-tone gold Petite Tapisserie dial with yellow gold applied hour markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. This is classic gold reimagined through modern artistry.
Video Review AP Mini Yellow Gold:
White Gold — Reference 67630BC.GG.1312BC.01
White gold reimagined as frost. Cold, crisp, and undeniably refined. Features a tone-on-tone white gold Petite Tapisserie dial with white gold applied hour markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent fill. Tiny indentations hammered into solid white gold create a luminous frost that plays with geometry and light.
Video Review AP Mini White Gold:
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Rose Gold (67630OR) | Yellow Gold (67630BA) | White Gold (67630BC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Material | 18k Rose Gold Frosted | 18k Yellow Gold Frosted | 18k White Gold Frosted |
| Dial | Salmon Petite Tapisserie | Gold Petite Tapisserie | Silver Petite Tapisserie |
| Case Diameter | 23mm | 23mm | 23mm |
| Case Thickness | 6.6mm | 6.6mm | 6.6mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 33mm | 33mm | 33mm |
| Movement | Calibre 2730 Quartz | Calibre 2730 Quartz | Calibre 2730 Quartz |
| Battery Life | 7+ years | 7+ years | 7+ years |
| Water Resistance | 50 meters | 50 meters | 50 meters |
| Crystal | Anti-reflective sapphire | Anti-reflective sapphire | Anti-reflective sapphire |
| Crown | Screw-down. Pull out crown to deactivate | Screw-down. Pull out crown to deactivate | Screw-down. Pull out crown to deactivate |
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