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The movement inside This reference is built with either calibre. The choice changes the price, the rate and the reserve — nothing else about the watch.
| Base | Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8215, automatic | Swiss clone of the maison's own calibre |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | ±15 to 25 seconds a day | ±5 to 10 seconds a day |
| Reserve | About 40 hours | 55 to 70 hours |
| Balance | 21,600 A/h · six beats a second | 28,800 A/h · eight beats a second |
| Servicing | Any watchmaker can service it; parts are everywhere | Serviced by a specialist; finished as the original is |
| Suited to | Wearing daily, keeping simply, spending less | Matching the reference exactly, and glass casebacks |
The Swiss movement is $50 more. That figure buys the rate, the reserve and a movement that reads correctly through a glass back — not a different watch.
Which we would take. If it is to be worn every day and serviced down the road from you, the Japanese is the honest answer. If it has to survive a loupe against the reference — or the caseback is glass and the movement is meant to be seen — take the Swiss.
The exact base calibre for this reference is confirmed in writing, with the QC film, before anything is dispatched. The two movements, explained
- Ships from the USA
- QC film before ship
- 2-year warranty · insured express
Add to cart, enter your ship-to details, then pay with crypto — or message the desk (replies typically within a few hours, Pacific business hours). QC film usually same day after payment clears — reply GL to ship or RL for another. Japanese +$50 · Swiss +$100.
Before you decide: how we inspect · Swiss or Japanese · what 1:1 means · FAQ
Description
R8 factory has just released the new 2022 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Automatic Tourbillon” watch, reference: 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01. Swiss haute horlogerie brand Audemars Piguet (Audemars Piglet) introduces the Royal Oak collection automatic floating tourbillon watch, equipped with Audemars Piguet's latest generation in-house movement reference: Calibre 2950. Combining the floating tourbillon with a central automatic oscillating weight, it skillfully blends technical craftsmanship and aesthetic essence, showcasing Audemars Piguet's generations-long tradition of continuous refinement in watchmaking.
The Royal Oak's classic "Tapisserie" dial has been redesigned with a new pattern radiating outwards from the 6 o'clock tourbillon. The case diameter is 41mm and the thickness is 12.5mm.
In the past, sports watches were considered practical entry-level models. However, in recent years, as sports watches have become mainstream, high-end consumers have begun to turn their attention to the field of sports watches. At this time, simply having basic functions may not be enough to meet the expectations and needs of these players. However, among the sports watches launched by major brands in the current market, there are relatively few that can combine sophistication, complexity, and durability like the Royal Oak Automatic Tourbillon. The Tourbillon is representative of the field of complicated functions, and its visual effect is also very strong. Moreover, the automatic winding mechanism can enhance the practicality of the watch. Its appearance just fills the gap in the market where there is a lack of such high-end complicated sports watches. Therefore, it has attracted the attention of many collectors and players as soon as it was launched.
Specifications
| Reference | 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01 |
| Maison | Audemars Piguet |
| Case size | 41 MM |
| Movement | 2950 |
| Grade | Standard |
| Warranty | Two years, mechanical defects |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after QC approval |
Any term in this table can be looked up — beat rate, lug-to-lug, amplitude, power reserve — in the glossary.
What you see on the QC film
Macro stills and short film of your exact watch — dial print and lume, case flanks, bezel action, clasp stampings, crown threads, and the movement running. Nothing ships until you reply GL. RL means we swap or adjust first. See how ordering works.
Shipping & delivery
After GL: 1–2 business days to prep, then insured express (DHL, UPS or EMS) another 5–10. Tracking is e-mailed the moment the piece leaves. Packaging is double-boxed and discreet.
Warranty & returns
Two-year warranty against mechanical defects. Unworn pieces may be returned within 14 days or exchanged within 30, protective seals intact. Full terms.
Off the sweep
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
From the bench
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01
One of our own frames rather than a catalogue picture — included because it shows what a white background hides.
Off the sweep
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
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