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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26560IO.OO.D002CA.01.A
Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
A rare, fine and oversized titanium tourbillon dual time skeletonized wristwatch with black ceramic bezel and presentation box
- Estimate
- $50,000 - 100,000
$88,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2013
- Reference No
- 26560IO.OO.D002CA.01.A
- Case No
- No.0078, H89’878
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
- Material
- Titanium, ceramic
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2913, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by a Audemars Piguet fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
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 was built to demonstrate the brand’s technical prowess and master craftsmanship. The robust, angular case’s design roots were clearly the same as the original Royal Oak from 1972, enlarged to a 44mm diameter with sharp facets and two sapphire crystals so the movement was fully exposed.
In 2011, Audemars Piguet released a successor Concept watch - the Concept Tourbillon GMT reference 265601O.OO.D002CA.01.A. Retaining the iconic octagonal-shaped bezel with naked screws, the black bezel is composed of the scratch resistant material ceramic. Encased in a 44mm diameter titanium case with sandblasted finish and a brushed case band, the contrast between the two textures is simply stunning. The dial features the tourbillon-equipped escapement at 9 o’clock and a second time zone indication at 4 o’clock. It features a setting pusher in the case side, and the exceptional function indicator is at 6 o’clock.
The present Concept Tourbillon GMT is preserved in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear. The watch is a tribute to the history of the Royal Oak, and to Audemars Piguet’s commitment to excellence in horology.
The original concept watch was built to demonstrate the brand’s technical prowess and master craftsmanship. The robust, angular case’s design roots were clearly the same as the original Royal Oak from 1972, enlarged to a 44mm diameter with sharp facets and two sapphire crystals so the movement was fully exposed.
In 2011, Audemars Piguet released a successor Concept watch - the Concept Tourbillon GMT reference 265601O.OO.D002CA.01.A. Retaining the iconic octagonal-shaped bezel with naked screws, the black bezel is composed of the scratch resistant material ceramic. Encased in a 44mm diameter titanium case with sandblasted finish and a brushed case band, the contrast between the two textures is simply stunning. The dial features the tourbillon-equipped escapement at 9 o’clock and a second time zone indication at 4 o’clock. It features a setting pusher in the case side, and the exceptional function indicator is at 6 o’clock.
The present Concept Tourbillon GMT is preserved in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear. The watch is a tribute to the history of the Royal Oak, and to Audemars Piguet’s commitment to excellence in horology.
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.
Browse MakerToday, 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.