Commit TV Yagi Column [Audemars Piguet] Introducing two extraordinary collaboration models!

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Audemars Piguet is one of the three major watch brands in the world, and produces innovative watches. In particular, they have been actively collaborating with popular brands and designers in recent years, and are a hot topic not only in the watch industry but also in the fields of art and pop culture.

This time, we'll be introducing two out-of-the-ordinary collaboration models from the much talked about Audemars Piguet line!

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

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak-concept/26630OR.GG.D626CR.01.html

"Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon"
"Tamara Ralph" limited edition
"Ref.26630OR.GG.D626CR.01"

These two watches, which are completely different from the traditional "Royal Oak", are so cool and beautiful that just looking at them will lift your spirits. We will take a closer look at them later, so please watch until the end!

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

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak/26585CM.OO.D301VE.01.html

First, let's start by looking at the collaboration model with Cactus Jack, a brand created by American hip-hop artist Travis Scott.

1. The brand's first brown case and bracelet

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Audemars Piguet's flagship model, the Royal Oak, is fitted with the brand's first brown ceramic case and textured calfskin strap, and the pink gold folding clasp is engraved with the double signatures of Audemars Piguet and Travis Scott.

②Dial unique to the collaboration model

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The font for the calendar on the various subdials and the week display on the outer periphery of the dial faithfully reproduces Travis Scott's handwriting, and the Cactus Jack logo is used on the hand of the subdial at the 9 o'clock position. In addition, the moon phase at the 6 o'clock position is a smiley face, which is the symbol of Cactus Jack, giving it a special feel that is unique to this collaboration.

3. Equipped with automatic movement "Cal.5135"

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The movement is the Cal.5135, which has a perpetual mechanism, a week display, a day of the week display, a moon phase display, and many other functions, and has a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. As you can see through the see-through back, the rotor has the Cactus Jack logo, just like the dial, and there are many other points that fans will love.

Specification Overview

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak/26585CM.OO.D301VE.01.html

"Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon" "Tamara Ralph" Limited Edition"
"Ref.26630OR.GG.D626CR.01"

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak-concept/26630OR.GG.D626CR.01.html

The other model is a collaboration with Tamara Ralph, a world-renowned haute couture designer. We will introduce the new model that was unveiled at the Spring/Summer Haute Couture Fashion Week held in Paris in January 2024 .

①The brand's first 18K frosted gold case

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak-concept/26630OR.GG.D626CR.01.html

This watch is made of 18K frosted gold (pink gold), which creates a beautiful contrast with the satin brushed finish on the side of the case, making it a sparkling case like stardust. Frosted gold is a traditional Florentine technique that uses a diamond-tipped tool to make countless tiny indentations on the gold surface, creating a unique atmosphere.

②Multi-layered dial

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The eye-catching, multi-layered dial is made of four overlapping circular plates, creating a unique three-dimensional effect. The brown and gold colors are galvanic-treated, the bronze color is lacquered, and the sunburst pattern is applied from the center to the outside, creating a unified design despite the separate plates. In addition, 19 brilliant-cut diamonds are set in the center of the flying tourbillon, creating a gorgeous design that matches the multi-layered dial.

③ Equipped with hand-wound movement "Cal.2964"

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak-concept/26630OR.GG.D626CR.01.html

The movement is the Cal. 2964, which boasts a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The bridge, which combines sandblasting and satin finishing, has a design of five circles spreading out from the tourbillon, just like the dial.

Specification Overview

*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak-concept/26630OR.GG.D626CR.01.html

summary

What did you think.

Audemars Piguet releases a variety of collaboration models every year that are out of the ordinary, and liven up the watch industry. Collaborations with a variety of industries and genres go beyond the boundaries of watches and seem like a work of art in itself. And I feel that this is an important initiative that brings out the fun and infinite possibilities of watches. I look forward to seeing more amazing collaborations in the future.

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

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