AUDEMARS PIGUET X KAWS LIMITED-EDITION TIMEPIECE
The new 43 mm limited edition Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon designed in collaboration with Kaws explores new creative territories.
December 2, 2024
Journey to the unexpected with as Kaws and Audemars Piguet embark on a daring exploration of time with the new Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” limited edition.
Fully crafted in titanium, the Audemars Piguet x Kaws timepiece is imbued with the aesthetic DNA of the New York-based artist, who has placed a miniature Companion at the very heart of the watch, and features an innovative peripheral time display.
“As part of this collaboration, we have pushed our limits in terms of watchmaking technology to create a spectacular setting with the character at the centre, surrounded by a brand-new hour and minute display system housed in the periphery of the movement” said Lucas Raggi, Research and Development Director, Audemars Piguet.
The collaboration with the artist Kaws reinforces Audemars Piguet’s curiosity and ongoing dialogue with the cultural world. KAWS’ early “ad intervention” work paved the way for his cast of characters, including Companion, which have served as experimental platforms to push the boundaries of what is possible in terms of shape, material and size – a strong link to both Audemars Piguet’s free-spirited mindset and the groundbreaking nature of the Royal Oak Concept collection in particular.