Audemars Piguet unveils a new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon limited edition created in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Tamara Ralph..
Inspired by her aesthetic merging bold femininity, boundless creativity and timeless elegance, this limited edition in 18-carat pink gold shimmers with Frosted Gold and takes on a unique palette of graded hues ranging from brown and bronze to golden tones.
Back in 2020, Audemars Piguet began its partnership with Couture designer Tamara Ralph, pairing several of its watches with her Spring/Summer 2021 Prêt-à-Porter collection. Pursuing their enduring relationship, Audemars Piguet and Tamara Ralph have collaborated this year on the design of a boldly feminine Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon limited edition inspired by her Couture universe.
The timepiece, which was presented during Ralph’s runway show in Paris, highlights the two brands’ forward-thinking approach to craftsmanship, their seamless blend of ancestral expertise with modern techniques, as well as their distinctive creations that are at once objets d’art and vectors of emotion.
The Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon limited edition features an 18-carat pink gold case glittering with Frosted Gold. Tiny indentations are created on the gold surface with a diamond-tipped tool, giving a sparkle effect similar to that of precious stones.
Inspired by the textured details of Tamara Ralph’s Couture creations, the multi-layered dial in shades of brown, bronze and gold is finished with a continuous sunburst satin finish. The diamond-set flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock combines technical mastery with a sophisticated aesthetic, enhancing the timepiece’s powerful contrasts and play of light.
For its part, the caseback’s glareproofed sapphire crystal is held in place by an 18-carat pink gold octagonal frame, finished with satin brushing and polished chamfers and engraved with “Royal Oak Concept Limited Edition.”
