Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Tourbillon, 26511PT.OO.1220PT.01, Platinum, 2013

Product Description

Released in 2012 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Openworked 26511PT.OO.1220PT.01 stands among the most important commemorative references ever produced by the manufacture. Created in a strictly limited run of just 40 pieces worldwide and crafted entirely in platinum, it represents both a celebration of Gérald Genta’s iconic design and a showcase of Audemars Piguet’s highest levels of watchmaking. This particular example carries an additional layer of significance, being the first customer allocation after the piece retained by the Audemars Piguet Museum itself.

Cased entirely in platinum, the 41mm profile carries a reassuring weight on the wrist, but it is the dial that commands attention. Fully openworked, it reveals a hand-finished movement that blurs the line between engineering and art, with every bridge, bevel and surface designed to be admired. Few watches communicate the skill of their makers quite so openly.

At its heart sits Audemars Piguet’s ultra-thin, hand-wound calibre 2924, complete with a tourbillon at six o’clock. Lightweight in appearance yet extraordinarily complex in execution, the movement rewards endless inspection. Every component serves both a technical and visual purpose, while the constantly rotating tourbillon provides a reminder of the craftsmanship required to create a watch of this calibre.

For collectors, opportunities to acquire the 26511PT.OO.1220PT.01 are exceptionally rare. Combining platinum construction, a tourbillon movement, openworked architecture and a production run of just 40 pieces, it remains one of the most desirable anniversary Royal Oaks ever created. More than a limited edition, it is a landmark reference that captures both the history of the Royal Oak and the watchmaking capabilities that helped make Audemars Piguet one of the industry's most respected manufactures.

Our 2013 example is presented in very good condition with light signs of polishing and wear. Offered as a complete set, including a 2013-dated warranty booklet, loupe, cloth and 40th Anniversary Audemars Piguet presentation box.

We welcome viewings at our Knightsbridge showroom.