Royal Oak Concept Ref. 26587TI.OO.D010CA.01

The Royal Oak Concept line was launched in 2002 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Royal Oak. Where the original broke ground by reimagining the luxury sports watch, the Concept series pushes that boundary further, exploring what happens when advanced materials, cutting-edge engineering, and bold design converge.

The present reference, 26587TI.OO.D010CA.01, made its debut in 2018 and holds the distinction of being the first Royal Oak Concept to feature a self-winding tourbillon chronograph. Its 44mm titanium case, ceramic crown and pushers, and skeletonized dial are executed with precision, giving the watch a distinctly technical, open-worked aesthetic without losing the muscular elegance that defines the Concept family.

For collectors and enthusiasts, this model reflects Audemars Piguet’s ability to innovate within its own tradition, bringing together a high-complication movement (caliber 2949) with futuristic design in a package that remains wearable, contemporary, and deeply tied to the brand’s identity. It’s a compelling example of how one of Switzerland’s oldest manufacturers and oldest complication experts continues to shape the future of modern watchmaking.

At 44mm diameter by 16.2mm thick, this AP isn’t for the weak-wristed — but that’s what makes a Concept a Concept. If you’re looking for an everyday, elegant Royal Oak, the Ultra-Thin is there for you, but the Concept is for the real heads. Surprisingly, the wrist presence works. Sure, it’s larger, but this watch fits most wrists with ease. The brand puts real effort towards making this 100-meter water-resistant Royal Oak with a self-winding tourbillon chronograph consisting of 391 parts comfortable on the wrist, and it shows.