Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon KAWS

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon "Companion" is a collaboration with artist KAWS, featuring his signature 'Companion' figure integrated into the watch's design.
• The watch features an entirely new movement and case design, representing a significant effort by AP beyond mere dial or material changes for a limited edition.
• The 'Companion' figure is depicted as if trapped inside the case, with its heart seemingly beating, which some contributors found to be a creative and original concept.
• Some collectors, like pfang56, appreciate the collaboration, especially if they are KAWS collectors or part of a 'hip' audience, noting the prevalence of street art collaborations in luxury watches.
• AuHavrePro applauds the originality and creativity of the watch, stating that this newly redesigned Concept is their favorite watch design AP has ever made, surpassing even the original Concept.
• There is a sentiment that the traditional luxury watch community might not be the primary target audience for this collaboration, with taipeigirl89 suggesting it caters to a different group of KAWS fans.
• TeutonicCarFan expresses a lack of understanding for the 'x crossed out eyes art stuff,' indicating a disconnect with the artistic style.
• Bullit praises AP's impressive exploration of new avenues and creativity in this limited edition, contrasting it with other recent launches.
• ArmisT initially struggled to interpret the figure, eventually realizing its head resembles a skull and crossbones, with the chin representing teeth.
• Arronax humorously describes the figure as resembling 'A commuter in a jam-packed train being crushed against the door during morning rush hour.'
• sschew offers a strong negative opinion on the 'creature,' finding its depiction 'ridiculous' despite appreciating the case design.
• ChetBaker offers a critical metaphor, suggesting the watch represents AP itself, 'eternally trapped within the Royal Oak with no way to escape,' implying a reliance on the iconic model.
• mdg finds the watch 'so silly I kind of like it,' but acknowledges that purchasing it would require being 'crazy rich.'
• pfang56 hopes that AP will eventually release a Tourbillon Concept with the new case design but without a character, catering to those who appreciate the horology over the art collaboration.