
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin 41mm Stainless Steel Purple Dial | 26522ST.OO.1220ST.01
Among contemporary haute horlogerie's most coveted complications, the purple dial Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin in 41mm steel stands as a masterpiece of technical prowess and aesthetic boldness. The reference 26522ST.OO.1220ST.01 represents Audemars Piguet's ability to house their ultra-thin automatic tourbillon movement within the iconic octagonal architecture that Gerald Genta conceived in 1972. This particular example showcases the manufacture's confidence in pairing unconventional color with classical steel construction, creating a timepiece that commands attention in any serious collection. The purple dial execution transforms the familiar Royal Oak silhouette into something entirely distinctive while maintaining the technical sophistication that defines the tourbillon complication.
Key Features & Specifications
- Purple Dial with Tapisserie Evolutive — The striking purple sunburst dial features Audemars Piguet's evolved Grande Tapisserie pattern, creating depth and visual intrigue while maintaining legibility across the 41mm steel case
- Extra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon Movement — Houses AP's ultra-slim automatic tourbillon calibre, visible through the open dial at 6 o'clock, demonstrating the manufacture's mastery of complex movement architecture in minimal thickness
- 41mm Stainless Steel Construction — The octagonal case and integrated bracelet showcase Audemars Piguet's distinctive finishing techniques with alternating brushed and polished surfaces across the iconic Royal Oak geometry
- Reference 26522ST.OO.1220ST.01 Specifications — This specific reference combines the technical achievement of extra-thin tourbillon complications with the bold aesthetic choice of purple dial execution in steel
- Integrated Steel Bracelet with AP Folding Clasp — The tapering steel bracelet maintains the seamless flow from case to wrist with Audemars Piguet's proprietary folding clasp system
- Screw-Down Crown Security — Despite the extra-thin profile, the watch maintains practical water resistance through the screw-down crown system integrated into the octagonal case design
| BRAND | Audemars Piguet |
| SERIES | Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin |
| MODEL NUMBER | 26522ST.OO.1220ST.01 |
| CONDITION | Call for Enquiry |
| BOX/PAPERS | Box & Papers |
| CASE MATERIAL | Steel |
| CASE SIZE | 41 mm |
| CASE SHAPE | Octagonal |
| CROWN | Screw Down |
| BEZEL | Stainless Steel |
| MOVEMENT | Automatic |
| DIAL COLOR | Purple |
| DIAL TYPE | Analog |
| DATE | 3 o'clock |
| DIAL MARKERS | Tapisserie Evolutive |
| BAND MATERIAL | Steel |
| CLASP | AP Folding Clasp |
| GENDER | Men's |
| WATCH STYLE | Sports Watch |
About This Timepiece
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