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" Spider-Man ," the "friendly neighborhood character," is loved by many people around the world. It has been about 60 years since his first appearance in Marvel Comics, but his immense popularity has led to the development of a variety of products, including video games and merchandise, to this day. And now, at last, a collaboration with a luxury watch has been realized.
That is the " Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon "Spiderman" .
This special model, limited to 250 pieces worldwide, features a dynamic design that seems to jump out of the dial at any moment, and eyes that glow with luminous treatment, making it a must-have for Marvel fans. In this article, we will explain the features of this model in detail and in an easy-to-understand manner, so please enjoy reading until the end.
*All photos are taken from the official Audemars Piguet website.
What is the "Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Spiderman"?
This is actually the second time that Audemars Piguet and Marvel have collaborated. The first was the Royal Oak Concept "Black Panther" Flying Tourbillon, released in 2021, which featured the Black Panther on the dial. Like this work, this was also released as a limited edition of 250 pieces worldwide, which attracted a lot of attention.
Now, getting to the main subject of this work, we feature "Spider-Man" and have created a more three-dimensional, dynamic model.
The 42mm titanium case features a black ceramic bezel, and the luminous indexes, hands, and Spider-Man's eyes glow blue in the dark. In addition to the tourbillon, one of the world's three most complicated mechanisms, the skeleton dial makes the watch even more complicated.
▶ Sales price: 195,000 Swiss francs (approximately 30 million yen in Japanese yen, please inquire for Japanese yen price)
Highlights
①Miniature engraving of "Spiderman"
The most notable feature is the "Spiderman" on the dial. In fact, the engraving and painting are done by hand by craftsmen one by one, and the shadows and contrasts are skillfully expressed, giving the watch a more three-dimensional and deep finish. You can see how delicate and intricate it is just by looking at the image.
It takes a craftsman about 50 hours to work on one dial. It makes sense that only 250 pieces are produced worldwide. In this way, the "Spiderman" watch, which was made over such a long period of time, has been elevated to a three-dimensional and dynamic design that cannot be found in other models.
②Interchangeable bracelets
This model is the first Royal Oak Concept watch with a 42mm case diameter to feature an interchangeable strap system, and comes with a black and grey rubber strap, a red rubber strap, and a titanium AP folding buckle. You can change the straps to suit your mood, and it's clear that this watch was made with practicality in mind.
3) A movement that makes Spider-Man stand out
The first collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Marvel, the Black Panther, was equipped with the Cal.2965, but this time it is equipped with a new hand-wound movement, Cal.2974, based on Cal.2948, which has a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The biggest change is that the structure of the movement has been simplified and made open-worked in order to create a three-dimensional expression as if Spider-Man is floating in the air. This creates a sense of transparency throughout the dial, making the design stand out even more.
④Another “unique piece”
This time, a unique piece was also produced, which is this model that depicts "Spiderman" dressed in a black suit. The dial is also openwork. The case is made of 18KWG (white gold), and the spider's legs are expressed with laser engraving. The chic black ceramic bezel goes perfectly with the "Black Spiderman" on the dial.
This film was sold at auction, just like the previous Black Panther film, and the proceeds will be donated to low-income youth education and non-profit organizations First Book and Ashoka. This time, it sold for $6.2 million, far exceeding the previous sale of $5.2 million.
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What did you think.
Like the previous " Black Panther " watch, this one also features a realistically crafted " Spider-Man " with a dynamic finish that makes it look like he's jumping out from the dial.
The price of "Black Panther" has also risen considerably in the secondary market, and this time, when it hits the market, it is expected to be traded at a price much higher than the list price. Since it is limited to 250 units worldwide, when will you be able to see it? If you have purchased it, we would be happy if you could come to our store, even if you just want to show it to us!
Once again, we hope that by reading this article, you will come to love your own watch and enjoy living the life of a luxury watch.
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