Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon
The Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon, reference 26396BC.OO.D349KB.01, is a mesmerizing horological masterpiece that beautifully showcases the convergence of rare natural mineral artistry and high-complication watchmaking. The defining hallmark of this distinctive reference is its breathtaking dial, expertly cut from natural sodalite stone displaying a captivating royal blue hue shot through with white calcite veins. Housed within an elegant 18-carat white gold multi-planar architecture and animated by a majestic Flying Tourbillon, this watch delivers a high-contrast, two-toned aesthetic targeted at the world's most elite collectors.
| Material | 18-carat white gold |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic (Selfwinding) |
| Case size | 41 mm |
| Dial | Royal Blue Sodalite Stone |
| Strap | Blue textured rubber with calfskin lining & Blue alligator strap |
| Condition | New |
Natural Sodalite Stone Face – A Unique Expression of Earth’s Organic Art
The aesthetic profile of the dial is completely defined by the raw, organic beauty of premium natural sodalite stone. Sodalite is celebrated globally for its intense, deep royal blue color fields, which are naturally broken up by unpredictable, striking white calcite stripes. Because these mineral patterns are forged entirely by nature over millennia, each wafer of stone utilized by Audemars Piguet contains a completely unique geological matrix. This ensures absolute exclusivity, as no two dials in the series will ever be identical. The stone canvas is flawlessly framed by a matching blue inner bezel and ultra-clean 18-carat white gold stick hands, purposefully omitted of markers to allow the stone’s unpredictable brilliance to remain the focus.
The Majesty of the Flying Tourbillon & In-House Calibre 2950
Beating inside this artistic sanctuary is the manufacture’s high-performance in-house selfwinding movement, Calibre 2950. Comprising 270 finely-finished parts and incorporating 27 jewels, this caliber operates at a steady frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vph) and delivers an extensive 65-hour power reserve. The undisputed kinetic highlight is the gravity-defying Flying Tourbillon cage visible at 6 o’clock. By eliminating the traditional upper bridges, the flying tourbillon mechanism appears to float freely within its aperture, offering wearers an unhindered, animated window into the continuous mechanical motion of the regulating organ.
Refined 18-Carat White Gold Housing & Dual Interchangeable Luxury Straps
The multi-piece physical case measures a highly balanced 41 mm in diameter and a sleek thickness of 11.8 mm, impeccably forged from premium 18-carat white gold. The housing exhibits the technical architectural design language of the Code 11.59 collection, protected by a double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal that plays beautifully with incoming light, alongside a glareproofed exhibition sapphire caseback. For maximum lifestyle versatility, the watch comes mounted on a highly durable blue textured rubber strap with premium calfskin lining, fastened securely by an 18-carat white gold three-blade folding clasp. To easily transition into formal settings, Audemars Piguet thoughtfully includes an additional blue alligator leather strap, completing an uncompromising luxury investment asset.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Movement: In-house selfwinding mechanical flying tourbillon caliber (Calibre 2950).
- Special Enhancements: Flying Tourbillon position at 6 o’clock, organic natural mineral dial execution.
- Number of Parts: 270 components | Jewels: 27 jewels.
- Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph).
- Power Reserve: 65 hours.
- Functions: Flying tourbillon, hours, and central minutes.
- Case: 18-carat white gold multi-layered architecture; 41 mm diameter, 11.8 mm thickness.
- Dial Face: Genuine natural royal blue sodalite stone with white calcite lines, blue inner bezel, 18-carat white gold stick hands.
- Glass & Caseback: Anti-reflective double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal and exhibition back.
- Strap Layout: Blue textured rubber strap with calfskin lining; Includes an additional premium blue alligator strap.
- Buckle Type: 18-carat white gold three-blade folding clasp.
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM).
- Status: Active / Available for Order (Brand New).
| Material | 18-carat white gold |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic (Selfwinding) |
| Case size | 41 mm |
| Dial | Royal Blue Sodalite Stone |
| Strap | Blue textured rubber with calfskin lining & Blue alligator strap |
| Condition | New |