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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26730TI.OO.1320TI.04
Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon
A rare, well-preserved, and highly attractive titanium flying tourbillon wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee, and presentation box, part of a limited edition of 50 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
• Flying Tourbillon with a smoked blue-green “Grande Tapisserie” dial
• Limited edition to 50 pieces
• Lightweight and luxurious titanium case and bracelet
Introduced in 1972, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak revolutionized the luxury sports watch with its stainless steel construction and integrated bracelet. The model’s long association with high complications continued with the introduction of the Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon in 2020.
The present example is housed in a lightweight titanium case and features an exceptionally attractive blue-green Grande Tapisserie dial, powered by the self-winding Calibre 2950 with flying tourbillon. Limited to only 50 examples worldwide, the present watch is a particularly rare and exclusive expression of the Royal Oak. Its combination of lightweight titanium, striking dial and highly complicated movement makes it an especially compelling example for collectors. Preserved in like-new condition, it is accompanied by its complete set of accessories.
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.