Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon

About this reference

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon reference 26730OR.OO.1320OR.01 was introduced in 2022 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak and remains in current production. This reference features a 41mm case and integrated bracelet crafted from 18k pink gold, housing the manufacture caliber 2950. Collectors value this model for its combination of a flying tourbillon complication with a central rotor, a departure from previous hand-wound tourbillon iterations. The dial utilizes a "Grande Tapisserie" pattern in smoked blue, transitioning to black at the periphery. For the 2022 production year, the movement features a specific "50 Years" oscillating weight, a detail absent in subsequent years. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades in the mid-to-high six-figure range, often between $180,000 and $240,000 depending on the production year and condition. A notable 2022 example sold at auction for over $250,000.