Royal Oak 26730ST.OO.1320ST.01 Flying Tourbillon 41mm

Description of the Watch

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 26730ST.OO.1320ST.01 marks a pinnacle in luxury sports watch design, combining contemporary elegance with intricate Swiss watchmaking. Crafted in stainless steel, its iconic 41 mm octagonal bezel and Grande Tapisserie dial speak to both men and women who value high-end craftsmanship and horological innovation. This timepiece commemorates the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, seamlessly merging heritage with modern technical mastery.

Overview

Unveiled in 2022, this version celebrates five decades of the Royal Oak with refined design tweaks wider bevels, a 50th‑anniversary oscillating weight, and the debut of the Caliber 2950 automatic flying tourbillon in this line. Its smoked blue Grande Tapisserie dial, applied white‑gold indices, and lumed Royal Oak hands define its striking presence. 

Design and Craftsmanship

The watch's stainless-steel case and bracelet feature both polished and satin finishes, showcasing Audemars Piguet's meticulous attention to detail. The glare‑proofed sapphire front and caseback highlight the movement, while the smoked blue Grande Tapisserie dial adds depth and elegance a refined homage to the Royal Oak heritage. 

Movement and Performance

Caliber: Audemars Piguet Caliber 2950
Mechanism: Self-winding automatic with flying tourbillon
Power Reserve: Approximately 65 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
Jewels: 27
This in-house movement features 270 components and debuted in the Code 11.59 collection before being integrated into the Royal Oak, marking a milestone in tourbillon innovation.

Features and Complications

• Flying Tourbillon: Visible at 6 o'clock, it enhances precision and visual intrigue

• Water Resistance: Rated to 50 m for everyday resilience

• Exhibition Caseback: Displays the 50th-anniversary rotor and tourbillon mechanism

• Luminescence: Hands and indices coated for low-light visibility

Specifications

Case

• Material: Stainless steel

• Diameter: 41 mm

• Thickness: 10.6 mm

• Finish: Polished and satin-brushed surfaces with glare-proofed sapphire front and back 

Dial

• Color: Smoked blue Grande Tapisserie

• Markers: White-gold applied hour indices

• Hands: Lumed Royal Oak hands

• Distinctive Elements: Flying tourbillon aperture at 6 o’clock; smoked finish enhances depth 

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Integrated stainless steel bracelet

• Clasp Type: AP triple-folding clasp

• Adjustability: Traditional micro-adjust links for a secure fit 

Movement

• Caliber: 2950

• Certification: Meets AP’s internal high-precision standards

• Power Reserve: 65 hours 

• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)

• Jewels: 27

• Mechanism: Automatic