Audemars Piguet has unveiled a new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon created in collaboration with Japanese-Korean artists Yoon Ahn and Verbal. Limited to 150 pieces, the watch combines titanium, black aventurine, and a striking red-accented flying tourbillon.
Enthusiasm, scepticism from collectors, and sharp strategic analysis from industry observers — the reaction for Audemars Piguet x Swatch is remarkably nuanced.
Swatch has begun teasing a new release for May 16, with cryptic “X Swatch” messaging, pop-art visuals, and speculation pointing in several directions — including, perhaps optimistically, Audemars Piguet.