Audemars Piguet

Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon

Reference Number :

26730ST.OO.1320ST.05

Series : Royal Oak

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Quick TakeThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Ref. 26730ST.OO.1320ST.05 is a mechanical marvel, boasting a sophisticated flying tourbillon complication within a robust and luxurious stainless steel case. The smoked burgundy dial adds a touch of drama, while the luminescent hands ensure readability in low-light conditions. This watch is a perfect blend of technical prowess and timeless design, ideal for the watch aficionado who appreciates both form and function.

DescriptionThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Ref. 26730ST.OO.1320ST.05 is a complex timepiece that combines traditional watchmaking techniques with cutting-edge technology. The 41mm diameter case is crafted from high-grade stainless steel, ensuring durability and a sophisticated look. The case is polished to a mirror finish, highlighting the sharp angles and octagonal shape that are hallmarks of the Royal Oak collection. A glareproofed sapphire crystal protects the dial from scratches and shatters, while offering a clear view of the intricate mechanics within. The caseback is also made from sapphire crystal, allowing the wearer to admire the self-winding Calibre 2950 movement.

The Calibre 2950 is a marvel of engineering, boasting 270 individual components and 27 jewels. It is a self-winding movement, which means that it is powered by the wearer's natural movements. The movement has a power reserve of 65 hours, which means it will continue to run for that amount of time after it has been fully wound and removed from the wrist. The most impressive feature of the Calibre 2950 is the flying tourbillon. A tourbillon is a watch complication that counteracts the effects of gravity on a watch's balance wheel. The balance wheel is the heart of a mechanical watch, and it is responsible for regulating the speed at which the watch keeps time. Over time, gravity can cause the balance wheel to become slightly out of balance, which can affect the watch's accuracy. A tourbillon cage houses the balance wheel and escapement, and it rotates on a carousel-like mechanism. This constant rotation helps to average out any positional errors caused by gravity, resulting in a more accurate timepiece.

The flying tourbillon in the Calibre 2950 is unique in that it is not attached to the main bridge of the movement. This allows for a more open view of the tourbillon cage, and it also contributes to the movement's slim profile. The Calibre 2950 is just 6.2mm thick, which is impressive for a movement that includes a tourbillon complication.

GenderMen

SignaturesAudemars Piguet

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

Caliber2950

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Tourbillon

Power Reserve65 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal