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Audemars Piguet<\/a> has done it again, this time partnering with none other than KAWS<\/a> \u2014 a name synonymous with contemporary art and cultural cool. Their collaborative masterpiece, the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon \u201cCOMPANION,\u201d rewrites the rules of what a luxury watch can be.<\/p>\n While both KAWS and Audemars Piguet have long influenced their respective worlds of art and horology, this marks their first official collaboration, and they\u2019ve gone all-in. Forget slapping a logo on an existing model; this is a complete reimagination. At the heart of this 43mm Royal Oak Concept, encased in sleek titanium, is KAWS\u2019 iconic Companion figure. Peering out from under a sapphire crystal, the 3D miniature feels almost alive, with its skull-shaped head and X-shaped eyes seemingly pressed up against the glass.<\/p>\n To give KAWS\u2019 art the spotlight it deserves, AP went so far as to push time aside \u2014 literally<\/em>. The watch features a peripheral time display, a groundbreaking move that allows the Companion to dominate the dial while hour and minute hands revolve around the edges, guided by superimposed gear wheels. It\u2019s an entirely fresh take on haute horlogerie, blending the technical with the whimsical.<\/p>\n The details, of course, are as meticulous as you\u2019d expect from Audemars Piguet. The titanium case showcases a mix of satin-brushed, sandblasted, and polished finishes, echoing the textures of KAWS\u2019 Companion. Hexagonal screws on the bezel and caseback bear his signature X motif, which also graces the sapphire caseback, alongside the watch\u2019s unique limited-edition number.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cKAWS has taken collaboration to a whole new level,\u201d says Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet. \u201cHe not only challenged us to push new boundaries but also encouraged us to look at our craftsmanship from a more humanistic perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n The result is a timepiece that\u2019s more than just a watch but rather, a piece of wearable art, a conversation starter, and, let\u2019s be honest, a flex for those lucky enough to snag one of the 250 pieces.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re a die-hard KAWS fan, a horology aficionado, or both, the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon \u201cCOMPANION\u201d is an irresistible blend of culture and craftsmanship. And with Audemars Piguet continuing to blur the lines between high-end watchmaking and contemporary art, one has to wonder \u2014 what\u2019s next? If this collaboration is any indication, the future of luxury horology is looking pretty exciting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31739,"featured_media":59674,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[5031],"yoast_head":"\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-at-12.40.11\u202fPM.png\")
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