Commit TV Yagi Column [Audemars Piguet] x [Travis Scott] Limited Edition Model Released!!

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Audemars Piguet has announced a limited edition model in collaboration with Cactus Jack, a brand founded by American hip-hop artist Travis Scott, as a new release for 2023 .

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openwork
" Cactus Jack"
"Ref. 26585CM.OO.D301VE.01 "

We would like to introduce a new model with a concept that combines luxury and street style, perfectly matching the Royal Oak, the epitome of luxury sports watches.

overview

Audemars Piguet, which has collaborated with various hip-hop and street culture figures such as Jay- Z and LeBron James, has now collaborated with Travis Scott. He is an American hip-hop artist and also the founder of the streetwear brand and label Cactus Jack. This work also appears as " The Chocolate AP" in Travis Scott's latest album.

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basic information

Features

We will introduce the four important features unique to this limited edition model in order.

1. Chocolate-colored "Royal Oak"

The most distinctive feature of this model is its color. It is based on the brown color, which is Travis Scott's signature color. The case is made of brown ceramic, a first for the Royal Oak, and the bezel uses 18KWG (white gold) hexagonal screws, enhancing the contrast with the chocolate color.

② Dial design based on Travis Scott's sketches

The typography of the calendar and week display on the dial is based on a hand-drawn sketch by Travis Scott, and the hand of the day of the week subdial features the Cactus Jack brand logo. The most distinctive feature is the moon phase. It features a smiley face with a sewn-up mouth, which is completely different from the moon used in typical moon phase displays, and is the symbol of Cactus Jack. In addition, while other calendar displays are coated with green luminous paint, this one is coated with blue luminous paint, so you can enjoy the difference in color in the dark, which is one of its charms.

3) "Cal.5135" visible through the openwork structure

The dial has an openwork structure, allowing you to fully appreciate the Cal. 5135, which is equipped with a perpetual calendar mechanism and supports leap years. In addition, the see-through back cover allows you to see the special 22K pink gold rotor engraved with the logos of the two brands. The biggest attraction of this watch is that it fully incorporates the world view of Cactus Jack while also fully demonstrating the appeal of a mechanical watch.

④The strap is also specially designed

Not only the case and movement, but also the strap is made of denim-like brown calfskin, which creates the world view of Cactus Jack. In addition, the 18KPG (pink gold) folding buckle is engraved with the double logos of both Audemars Piguet and Travis Scott. Another point is that it is engraved with the words "Utopia is a state of mind", which is a reference to Travis Scott's latest album. This is also engraved on one of the replacement straps.

summary

We have explained about the limited edition Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openwork "Cactus Jack" model, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Travis Scott. What did you think? This work is a very special piece that fully utilizes the best of both brands and is a wonderful fusion. The collaboration with Travis Scott is famous for its sneakers, but considering that they are priced at a premium, it will be interesting to see how much the collaboration model with Audemars Piguet will fetch! In addition, the official online store sells not only watches but also apparel, accessories, and other items. If you are interested, please check it out!

Once again , I hope that by reading this column, even one more person will become interested in luxury watches!

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