Audemars Piguet × Yoon & Verbal Collaboration: Royal Oak Concept Special Edition
Red tourbillon, ti case, and a new motion with a distinctly AMBUSH design
Just a 7 days after the Swatch and Audemars Piguet collaboration on the Royal Pop watch caused the sensation, AP released any collaborative Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon watch, some sort of timepiece that seems to can be found in a completely different world.
This collaboration combines the creative duo driving the streetwear brand AMBUSH, Yoon Ahn and Spoken, whose work spans fashion, music, and design, throughout Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.
The first 38. 5mm collaborative watch, the actual Tamara Ralph Flying Tourbillon, will debut in 2024, launched during Paris Luxurious Couture Fashion Week. The actual Yoon & Verbal cooperation also uses the same platform.
The 38. 5mm titanium case masterfully utilizes a variety of materials as well as finishes to accentuate the red-colored tourbillon. The case surface experiences sandblasting, satin brushing, and also polishing, resulting in a dynamic along with ever-changing sheen that modifications with the light, giving the situation a vibrant yet understated appear. A black ceramic overhead with a titanium tip in addition to an anti-reflective sapphire crystal case back further strengthen the Royal Oak's signature bank material language. The case back again is engraved with " Audemars Piguet, " " Y/V, " and " Limited Edition. "
The partially skeletonized black aventurine dial matches the black 18K white gold or platinum hands filled with grey fine luminescent material and the black internal bezel.
Created specifically for this limited edition collaboration, the Calibre 2982 builds upon the technical advancements of the Calibre 2964, the manufacturer's manual-winding traveling tourbillon movement, combining conventional watchmaking craftsmanship with modern architectural concepts.
This limited-edition Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon watch features the Caliber 2982 movement, partially skeletonized as well as adorned with exquisite hand-finished details, giving it a clear, significant, and architecturally inspired type. This manual-winding movement is just 6 mm thick and also 29. 5 mm within diameter, composed of 212 components, oscillates at 3 Hertz (21, 600 vibrations for each hour), and has a power book of approximately 72 hours.
The partially skeletonized design of the movement should showcase the internal regulating system as directly as possible, coming back the dial to the mechanical essence. The gear teach and mainspring barrel tend to be hand-sandblasted, satin-brushed, and refined, creating a visually layered impact that changes with the lighting. The flying tourbillon is actually housed within a cage which rotates once per minute, the balance wheel and escapement clearly visible from the switch side.
The particular tourbillon cage is also probably the most technically distinctive detail within this collaboration. The upper layer from the cage undergoes an anodizing process, giving the light weight aluminum a red finish-a very first for Audemars Piguet watches. The application of anodizing on this type of small scale, especially on elements crucial to the watch's performance, demonstrates both exquisite anatomist and a superior design viewpoint.
This timepiece comes with an interchangeable black rubberized strap featuring a micro-mosaic design and quilted lining, guaranteed with a titanium AP folding clasp. A matching red strap is also available upon demand.
Technical Specifications: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Watch
Reference: 26643TI.OO.D002CA.01
Crucial Features: Titanium case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass an incident back, and a black ceramic crown with a titanium nick.
Diameter: 38. 5 mm
Elevation: 11. 4 mm
Water Resistance: 20 meters
Dial: Partially skeletonized dark aventurine dial, black 18 CARAT white gold hands filled with greyish luminescent material, black interior bezel.
Motion: Manual winding, Caliber 2982, 29.5 mm inside diameter, 6 mm thicker, 212 parts, 18 gems
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Frequency: 21, 600 VPH (3 Hz)
Functions: Hours, minutes
Bracelet/Strap: Replaceable black rubber strap with a micro-mosaic routine and a titanium AP folding clasp. A matching red band is also available upon ask for.