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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26589IO.OO.D002CA.01
Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT
A virtually new and innovative titanium and ceramic dual-time flying tourbillon semi-skeletonized wristwatch with crown position indication, warranty, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Virtually new condition
• Consigned by the original owner
• Complete set
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept collection reflects the brand’s commitment to pushing traditional horological boundaries with an avant-garde design and sophisticated watchmaking. In 2002, the brand introduced the revolutionary Royal Oak Concept (CW1), encased in the highly rare alloy, Alacrite 602, for the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak as an exploration on what they believed the model could look like in the future. The original concept watch demonstrated the brand’s technical prowess and master craftsmanship with the robust, angular case’s design clearly rooted in the DNA of the original Royal Oak from 1972. The collection became a platform for innovation with new materials, complications and collaborations.
Released in 2018, the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT is a modern era Concept timepiece moving from an experimental watch to a wearable high performance watch. It is highlighted by the 44mm diameter sandblasted titanium case with black ceramic bezel, which is light and scratch resistant. The case retains the traditional Royal Oak shape however is more refined than earlier models, yet remains committed to the collection’s philosophy of high complication with durability. The manual caliber 2954 features a flying tourbillon, GMT indicator, and function selector. While not produced as a limited edition, production numbers are low and this is only the second exampled offered at Phillips.
The watch is in virtually new condition and offered complete with its full suite of accessories. Audemars Piguet has matured over the last 24 years and this exceptional iteration is perfect for the connoisseur.
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.