Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon
The Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon, reference 26396NB.OO.D002CR.01, is a masterful expression of technical sophistication and contemporary contrast. Its complex 41 mm housing pairs premium 18-carat white gold with a high-tech black ceramic case middle, delivering a highly defined two-toned aesthetic. Showcasing an ethereal flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock against a striking beige embossed dial, this mechanical compilation balances warm gold accents and dark tones, establishing an authoritative modern statement for elite global watch curators.
| Material | Black Ceramic & 18-carat White Gold |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic (Selfwinding) |
| Case size | 41 mm |
| Dial | Beige Embossed |
| Strap | Black alligator strap |
| Condition | New |
Contemporary Visual Geometry: White Gold Meets High-Tech Ceramic
The multi-piece physical case measures a balanced 41 mm in diameter and a sleek 11.8 mm in thickness, demonstrating Audemars Piguet’s mastery of structural ergonomics. The architecture utilizes a bold, high-contrast material combination, pairing an octagonal middle case and custom crown sculpted from durable, scratch-resistant black ceramic with a round thin bezel, open-worked lugs, and an exhibition caseback cast from polished and satin-brushed 18-carat white gold. The interplay of materials is elevated by sharp hand-polished bevels and alternating planes, optimizing light reflection and framing a powerful contemporary silhouette on the wrist.
Sophisticated Beige Embossed Dial and Warm Pink Gold Accents
The dial composition relies on an elegant beige embossed dial, creating a finely textured grid surface that catches ambient light with remarkable depth. To enhance structural legibility, the light beige face is tightly framed by a sharp black inner ring and a matching beige inner bezel. It is exquisitely adorned with applied hour-markers crafted from warm 18-carat pink gold, paired with matching pink gold hands that are treated with a premium luminescent coating for low-light environments. This juxtaposition of cold white gold, high-tech dark ceramic, and rich pink gold markers provides an exceptionally balanced polychromatic finish.
The Majesty of the Flying Tourbillon & In-House Calibre 2950
Beating inside this multi-planar 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 highlight is the gravity-defying Flying Tourbillon cage visible at 6 o’clock, floating freely within its aperture without an upper bridge to deliver an unhindered window into the continuous mechanical motion. Protected by a double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal and fitted with a classic black alligator strap with an 18-carat white gold three-blade folding clasp, this timepiece represents a definitive luxury investment asset.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Movement: In-house selfwinding mechanical flying tourbillon caliber (Calibre 2950).
- Special Enhancements: Flying Tourbillon position at 6 o’clock, high-contrast multi-material case construction.
- 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: High-tech black ceramic middle case and crown with 18-carat white gold lugs, bezel, and caseback; 41 mm diameter, 11.8 mm thickness.
- Dial Face: Beige embossed dial, black inner ring, beige inner bezel, luminescent hands, 18-carat pink gold hour-markers.
- Glass & Caseback: Anti-reflective double glareproofed sapphire crystal and exhibition back.
- Strap: Premium hand-stitched black alligator leather strap.
- Buckle Type: 18-carat white gold three-blade folding clasp.
- Water Resistance: 20 m.
- Status: Active / Available for Order (Brand New).
| Material | Black Ceramic & 18-carat White Gold |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic (Selfwinding) |
| Case size | 41 mm |
| Dial | Beige Embossed |
| Strap | Black alligator strap |
| Condition | New |