2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Black Panther

Audemars Piguet’s ambition to break boundaries and create truly avant-garde timepieces has been the watchmaker’s lifeblood for decades. From their early work in skeletonization to the creation of watches like the Royal Oak and Starwheel, AP have consistently broken the shackles that weigh down traditionally conservative watchmakers. In a similar vein, AP broke those same shackles again in 2021 with perhaps one of watchmaking’s most controversial releases in a very long time, the Royal Oak Concept "Black Panther" Flying Tourbillon. A bold fusion of haute horlogerie and popular culture, this limited edition watch is a tribute to the Marvel superhero Black Panther, blending Audemars Piguet’s heritage with contemporary storytelling and pop culture. Venturing into new territory with this collaboration, the Royal Oak Concept "Black Panther" Flying Tourbillon is both a technical marvel and a collector’s dream. Made using the Royal Oak Concept as its base, it features a 42mm lightweight titanium and ceramic case that provides a modern, high-tech aesthetic that aligns perfectly with the aesthetic of Black Panther’s home of Wakanda. Featuring a hand-painted 3D rendition of Black Panther crouching upon the flying tourbillon carriage of its cal. 2965 movement, the Royal Oak Concept "Black Panther" Flying Tourbillon showcases another level to Audemars Piguet’s craftsmanship. Transcending traditional watchmaking and celebrating art, pop culture, and horological mechanics in a truly unique way, this timepiece truly epitomizes Audemars Piguet’s industry-defining modernity.