Audemars Piguet Collaborates with Hit Performer KAWS on Subversive Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon





AP drawn on pop artist and developer KAWS to create a subversive personality luxury fake Watches .



KAWS’s iconic “COMPANION” character takes up the dial of the Royal Oak Concept, composed of peripheral hands and a tourbillon in 6 o’clock, and powered by the new Calibre 2979.

Limited to 250 items, the collection features KAWS occasion throughout, such as the artist’s mix adorning the Royal Oak’s iconic bezel screws.



Audemars Piguet offers embraced pop culture much better than any high-end watchmaker. Many thanks in large part to the wisdom associated with former CEO François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet has long been inlayed in hip-hop culture - stars like Jay-Z possess called out the brand within lyrics, and Audemars Piguet even collaborated with Travis Scott on a signature product - and hip-hop is constantly on the influence streetwear, modern artwork, modern luxury, and the making of watch culture. KAWS sits in the intersection of all of this. Getting begun his career like a graffiti artist in Ny in the 90s, KAWS is becoming one of the world’s most effective pop artists and creative designers, known worldwide for his distinctive aesthetic and array of figures. KAWS is as coveted as being a Supreme sweater, Nike Air flow Jordans or Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks - therefore the news of an Audemars Piguet-KAWS collaboration isn’t entirely unparalleled. replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept



What is amazing is how extravagant this particular collaboration is. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “COMPANION” 43mm ref. 26656TI.GG.D019VE.01 takes the form of a Royal Oak Concept, debuting a brand new in-house movement for the trinity brand and following taking after the actions of other Royal Maple Concept character watches, for example collaborations with Marvel Comics’ Black Panther and Spider-Man. Compared to those two questionable pieces, this KAWS cooperation is a bit more understated… nicely, as understated as a Regal Oak Concept character view can be.



Having to pay homage to KAWS’s ‘advertising intervention’ work from the ’90s, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon ‘COMPANION’ - as the name indicates - features the artist’s iconic ‘COMPANION’ figure living in the watch’s dial, apparently pressed against the crystal however also peering out. The skeleton-like clown figure influenced by rubber hose animated graphics from the ’30s, COMPANION is actually KAWS’s most enduring style, embodied in figures, figurines and sketches, often portrayed in vulnerable or timid poses; a sad clown. (This Christie’s article explains this well. ) There’s the tacit whimsy to the fact that this specific cartoon character is trapped underneath the dial of this expensive enjoy - it’s nothing lacking a wealth trap! It’s additionally completely in keeping with KAWS’s subversive style. Technically, it’s created entirely of titanium, as the watch’s case and far of the movement. replica breitling watches



To give you an unobstructed see of the COMPANION, the ref. 26656TI. GG. D019VE. 01 debuts a new manual-winding motion, Calibre 2979, which functions external hour and moment hands. (Filled with glowing blue luminous material, the strong triangles represent the hrs, and the hollow triangles symbolize the minutes. ) The actual tourbillon at 6 o’clock also looks like the heart from the COMPANION, further interpreting the actual theme of life and demise. The movement’s bridges actually feature a padded design motivated by KAWS’s line-up regarding cartoon characters, and the ratchet features another KAWS combination design: it’s impressive just how much effort AP put into creating this collaboration a reality. (Incidentally, the development of this movement looks much like that of some Richard Innumerevoli watches to me-and, naturally , Audemars Piguet Renaud the top Papi makes many of RM’s high-end movements, so this does not seem impossible. )



Other notable capabilities: KAWS’s cross design seems on the Royal Oak Concept’s bezel screws, as well as on this kind of luxury replica watches ’s caseback engagement ring, where KAWS’s signature may also be seen. The strap, although it looks like it’s made of synthetic fabric, is actually leather: this timepiece comes with two versions in the strap, light grey as well as ash grey. While you are unlikely to go swimming having a watch like this, it’s really water-resistant to 100 yards, which surprised me a small. The crown isn’t screw-down, but the rim is dark ceramic.



It is no exaggeration to say this collaboration with KAWS appears to be aimed at hip-hop culture’s trendsetters, or at least their wealthiest followers. (In fact, KAWS provides previously collaborated with hip-hop artists like Kid Cudi and Pharrell Williams. ) The watch may seem confusing to people who find the idea of hiking for a pair of sneakers ridiculous, but to die-hard enthusiasts, the particular AP makes intuitive sense-even if few of them have been in a tax bracket which could afford the Royal Oak Idea.







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Brand Audemars Piguet

Model Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “COMPANION” 43mm

Reference 26656TI.GG.D019VE.01

Case dimensions 43mm (depth) x 17. 4mm (thickness)

Case material Sandblasted titanium

Water resistance 100m

Crystal Sapphire top and back

Switch Sunburst titanium dial along with grey micro-titanium KAWS' FRIEND

Lug width Merged

Strap Light greyish calfskin with textile impact, titanium three-piece folding hold

Movement Calibre 2979, in-house, hand-wound

Reserve of power 72 hours

Features Hours, minutes, tourbillon