Audemars Piguet's First Skeleton Flying Tourbillon

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Floating Tourbillon Skeleton Watch 26735ST.OO.1320ST.02. Its significance to the Royal Oak collection and the brand is self-evident; even when we look back at the new Royal Oak watches of 2022, this remains one of the most important timepieces. Best luxury Audemars Piguet Royal Oak clone watches online, buy replica watches at firstwatchclone.co.

The 41mm stainless steel case, paired with the iconic octagonal porthole bezel and eight hexagonal screws, showcases the highest level of finishing throughout. From the case back to the integrated bracelet, the entire front is satin-brushed, while the edges of the case and bracelet feature wider, polished bevels, creating a truly breathtaking effect under light.

From Audemars Piguet's introduction of the world's first automatic tourbillon watch in 1986, to the introduction of the tourbillon technology to the Royal Oak series in 1997 to commemorate its 25th anniversary, subsequent developments, including the fusion of tourbillon and chronograph functions and ultra-thin tourbillons, have all been seen in the Royal Oak series. Therefore, the inclusion of a flying tourbillon in this collection is entirely appropriate.

Returning our attention to the dial, the skeletonized dial maintains a monochromatic design, a bold move considering that using a single color throughout can easily impair readability. This is why many skeletonized watches employ high-contrast colors on the movement bridges. However, Audemars Piguet's confidence lies in ensuring readability even with a highly skeletonized movement. The hour markers and hands are all crafted from white gold and coated with luminescent material, while the railway-style minute track around the hour markers further aids in legibility.

The entire movement is designed to maintain aesthetic symmetry as much as possible. By minimizing the material used in the mainplate and bridges, light can penetrate the movement without compromising functionality. Audemars Piguet first uses Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology to cut the initial geometric contours of the mainplate and bridges, then finishes them using Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). The flying tourbillon (i.e., floating tourbillon) at 6 o'clock rotates once per minute. The entire frame is supported only by the mainplate. The elimination of the upper support bridge makes the tourbillon appear more dynamic and light during rotation.

This Calibre 2972 ​​movement has a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of 65 hours. First, you can see the Audemars Piguet 50th Anniversary Edition automatic rotor, crafted from 22K rose gold and rhodium-plated, its grey tone harmonizing perfectly with the movement and case. On this side, you can also see more than 20 hand-polished V-shaped chamfers.