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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26589IO.OO.D002CA.01
Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT
A rare and attractive titanium and ceramic dual-time flying tourbillon wristwatch with function selector, warranty and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Flying tourbillon with dual time function from the Royal Oak Concept line
- Offered by the original owner
- Accompanied by multiple choice of straps
First released in 2002, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept line was initially introduced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak. First designed by Claude Emmenegger, the Concept certainly embraces an avant-garde appeal while retaining its iconic traits such as the octagonal-shaped bezel with naked screws. Regarded as somewhat of the platform for the firm and manufacturer to develop and innovate new concepts to be integrated into the main lines of the Royal Oak, the very first Concept piece featured a movement developed by Renaud & Papi.
The Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT features a 44mm titanium case with an attractive sandblasted finish combined with brushed casebands providing a subtle contrast against the black ceramic bezel. Featuring a practical second-time zone indicated via a rotating sapphire disc (N, H, R), the double-barrel partially displayed underneath provides a power reserve of 237 hours powered by the calibre 2954.
Highly sophisticated and innovative, the present example Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT with a low-key grey-toned aesthetics not only comes with its complete set of accessories, it is also delivered with a wardrobe that gives the watch a splash of colour: grey and red rubber strap, and a pair of black crocodile ready to be styled.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.