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Audemars Piguet releases the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” in collaboration with KAWS

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URL: Audemars Piguet Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: November 20, 2024 Audemars Piguet releases the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” in collaboration with KAWS Introducing a unique limited edition model that interprets haute horlogerie through the filter of artist KAWS
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143589/4/143589-4-74eae2f787bc05cf4e30b17f09923c22-1280×1600.jpg Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” Audemars Piguet, a Swiss haute horlogerie manufacturer that continues to explore new creative realms by sharing inspiration with a diverse world of cultures, has collaborated with New York-based artist KAWS. The Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” was created in collaboration with the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Companion. This model, made of titanium and finished in a futuristic design, is limited to 250 pieces worldwide and features a miniature of KAWS’s masterpiece, COMPANION, in the center. To spotlight this cartoonish character, the Manufacture has chosen an innovative peripheral time display, placing the time literally on the periphery. Universal yet thought-provoking, this collaboration combines wit and curiosity to redefine haute horlogerie and reimagine the power of imagination to transcend boundaries and inspire. Inspired by KAWS’s aesthetic The 43mm Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” is imbued with KAWS aesthetics on both sides of the watch. Paying homage to his early works that attempted to “intervene in advertising,” KAWS’ COMPANION, placed under the sapphire crystal windshield, allows you to press your face and hands against the inside of the glass, as if curious about what lies beyond. It looks like he’s trying to look into it completely. The miniature 3D character, in contrasting light and dark gray, is made entirely of titanium and mounted on a sunburst-patterned titanium dial plate. The combination of satin and sandblasted finishes creates texture and depth, highlighting the rounded silhouette. The skull-shaped head, X-shaped eyes, gloves and crossbones are instantly recognizable and iconic motifs. The X-shaped eyes are recreated by hollowing out the titanium parts and pouring a thin layer of gray lacquer on them. In honor of KAWS’ Anatomy series, the tourbillon becomes the heart of the COMPANION, blurring the line between character and movement. The movement is equipped with the new caliber 2979, which uses a peripheral hour and minute display developed specifically for this model. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the black PVD titanium bridges feature a padded design inspired by KAWS characters. Underneath the bridge of the gear train, you can see the ratchet wheel that rotates the barrel core during winding, and a cross reminiscent of KAWS’s iconic “X” is drawn on it. You can also see the click at the 12 o’clock position that prevents winding. The black-toned bridge features the words “Swiss” and “39 jewels” and the signature “Audemars Piguet”, both laser engraved and white lacquered. Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” 26656TI.GG.D019VE.01 Limited to 250 pieces worldwide Price inquiry required Function: Tourbillon, peripheral hour and minute display. Case: Sandblasted titanium case, black ceramic crown and titanium tip, anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass on both sides, sapphire crystal case back, water resistant to 10 bar. Case diameter 43mm, thickness 17.4mm Dial: Titanium dial plate with sunburst pattern, miniature KAWS COMPANION in gray-toned titanium, sandblasted light gray titanium inner bezel, peripheral Royal Oak hands and hour markers in titanium with luminescent coating that glows blue in the dark. Strap: Interchangeable textured light gray calfskin leather strap with titanium triple-folding AP buckle. Includes interchangeable textile-treated slate gray calf strap. Movement: Manual winding caliber 2979 (power reserve approximately 72 hours)

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