KAWS and Audemars Piguet Redefine Haute Horlogerie with a Bold Collaboration

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November 22, 2024

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Luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet ventures into uncharted creative territory with its latest limited edition: the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon designed in collaboration with celebrated contemporary artist KAWS.

This 43mm masterpiece, limited to just 250 pieces and crafted entirely in titanium, reimagines timekeeping through the lens of one of today’s most iconic artists.

Left/KAWS. Right/The 43 mm titanium Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “COMPANION” limited edition reinterprets Haute Horlogerie through the lens of artist KAWS.

At the heart of the watch lies a miniature rendition of COMPANION, KAWS’ signature cartoon-like character, showcased in a groundbreaking peripheral time display. This innovative approach shifts the focus from traditional horological design to a playful narrative, putting the subversive spirit of both the artist and the watch at the forefront.

Infused with KAWS' distinct aesthetic DNA, the timepiece merges wit, provocation, and universal appeal, challenging conventional notions of Haute Horlogerie. Through this collaboration, Audemars Piguet invites collectors to not only wear time but to experience it as a boundary-pushing work of art, demonstrating the imaginative power that emerges when two creative worlds collide.

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