The Basics

Introduced in 2012, the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon pairs the classic Royal Oak aesthetics with a hand-wound movement with tourbillon escapement. It is the first Royal Oak with no additional complications to be fitted with such a highly-valued escapement – earlier versions like the 1997 limited, the 1999 Tradition d’Excellence and the later Chrono Tourbillon and Concept watches all featured additional functions. The present version was added to the collection in 2016 as a limited edition of 20 pieces in honor of AP authorized dealer Bucherer. It features a stainless steel case with a pink gold bezel. The bracelet is done in the same combination of materialss.

Brand: Audemars Piguet
Family: Royal Oak
Reference: 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01
Name: Royal Oak Ultra Thin Tourbillon Stainless Steel / Pink Gold / Bucherer
Produced: 2016
Limited: Yes, 20 units

Below is a detailed look at Audemars Piguet’s model 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01 from Royal Oak watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01

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The Details

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Ultra Thin Tourbillon Stainless Steel / Pink Gold / Bucherer (26517SR.OO.1220SR.01) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 70-hour power reserve when fully wound.

The Case

The stainless steel, pink gold case measures 41mm in diameter and roughly 8.85mm thick. The N/A case is paired with a blue color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak model 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01 is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.

Material: Stainless steel, Pink gold
Glass: Sapphire
Back: Display
Shape: N/A
Diameter: 41mm
Height: 8.85mm
Lug Width: N/Amm
W/R: 50

Case Diameter

Case Thickness

Lug Width

Water Resistance

The Movement

The Royal Oak 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01 movement is a powered by caliber AP 2924 made by Audemars Piguet. The 25-jewel hand-wound movement is 31.5mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 70-hour power reserve.

Type: Hand-Wound
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Caliber: AP 2924
Base: N/A
Display: Analog
Diameter: 31.5mm
Jewels: 25
Reserve: 70 hours
Frequency: 21600 bph
Time: Hours, Minutes
Chronograph:
Additionals: Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon Escapement

The Price

How much does the Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in Audemars Piguet’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 20 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.

CURRENT PRICE: Not Available .

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Specifications:

  • Brand: Audemars Piguet
  • Model: Royal Oak Ultra Thin Tourbillon Stainless Steel / Pink Gold / Bucherer
  • Reference Number: 26517SR.OO.1220SR.01
  • Limited: Yes, 20 units

Case & Dial:

  • Material: Stainless steel, Pink gold
  • Glass: Sapphire
  • Back: Display
  • Diameter: 41
  • Thickness: 8.85
  • Lug Width: N/A
  • Dial Color: Blue
  • Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
  • Water Resistance: 50 meters

Movement:

  • Winding: Hand-Wound
  • Brand: Audemars Piguet
  • Caliber: AP 2924
  • Display: Analog
  • Diameter: 31.5mm
  • Jewels: 25
  • Power Reserve: 70 hours
  • Frequency: 21600 bph
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes

About Audemars Piguet

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Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet met in 1874. The two watchmakers began working together, founding Audemars, Piguet et Cie, one year later in 1875. To this day, members of the two families sit on the board of directors for the company. This makes Audemars Piguet one of the oldest family-run manufactures.

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