New Release: Audemars Piguet x KAWS
Audemars Piguet has unveiled its latest collaboration, this time with iconic street artist and designer KAWS. The star of this partnership is KAWS’ signature “Companion” character, brought to life on the Royal Oak Concept 43mm Tourbillon. Following previous collaborations featuring Marvel’s Black Panther and Spider-Man, the Companion takes center stage, with the tourbillon cage symbolizing its “heart.”
The dial design is a showstopper, KAWS’ Companion appears pressed against the sapphire crystal, crafted entirely from titanium, just like the case. To ensure an unobstructed view of the artwork, Audemars Piguet replaces traditional hands with a peripheral display, allowing the character’s iconic X eyes, gloves, and skull motif to shine. The octagonal bezel screws are also adorned with KAWS’ signature X design.
The grey sandblasted titanium case is paired with a light grey calfskin strap and an additional dark grey strap, featuring the 43mm interchangeable system.
The beating heart of KAWS’ Companion is the debut of the hand-wound Calibre 2979, marking a first for the 43mm Royal Oak Concept. The skeletonized ratchet wheel further highlights KAWS’ signature X motif.
The 26656TI.GG.D019VE.01 will be limited to just 250 pieces, it will be priced at 200,000 CHF.
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