Audemars Piguet, a renowned Swiss watchmaker, has joined forces with Cactus Jack, the influential brand and record label founded by American hip-hop artist Travis Scott, to create a unique Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar limited edition.
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This exclusive 41 mm model stands out with its brown ceramic composition, a first for Audemars Piguet. The timepiece features a transparent sapphire dial, offering a view into the intricate workings of the selfwinding perpetual calendar movement, Calibre 5135.
Celebrating the fusion of design and functionality, this limited edition watch incorporates various Cactus Jack-inspired design elements. The dial, including the moon phase indicator, is adorned with luminescent coatings that emit blue or green hues in the dark, reflecting the brand’s aesthetic philosophy.
A Fusion of Craftsmanship and Pop Culture
Audemars Piguet has historically nurtured creative collaborations across diverse spheres, including sport, pop culture, art, and entertainment. This has led to the creation of contemporary designs in the world of micro-mechanics. Previous collaborations with icons like Jay-Z (2005) and LeBron James (2013) have bolstered the brand’s appeal among youthful, culturally attuned audiences.
Audemars Piguet has emerged as a favorite in the rap music scene, often featured in songs and celebrated for its modern design ethos. The “Cactus Jack” Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition is a testament to this heritage. It combines Cactus Jack’s signature brown hue with meticulous craftsmanship.
Watchmaking, to me, is the ultimate combo of engineering, fashion, tech and design—a harmony of precision, craftsmanship and perfect timing. I approached this collaboration similar to sampling or starting a beat, taking inspiration from classics while introducing innovation to push them into the future. I’m beyond amped about the results, a first ever for the iconic Royal Oak. For it to be my brother Francois’ final project as CEO of AP makes it even more epic – we are sending him out with a Mega fucking epic mic drop … LETTTSSSSS GOOOOOO.
– Travis Scott, Artist and Founder of Cactus Jack.
Innovative Design Elements
Travis Scott, who fondly refers to this model as “The Chocolate AP” in his latest album, has influenced the aesthetic of the watch. The brown ceramic material, a unique choice for Audemars Piguet, is complemented by white gold hexagonal screws and a transparent sapphire dial. The Calibre 5135 movement is highlighted through the dial’s openworked design, with rhodium and pink-gold tones accentuating the subdials.
Design nods to Cactus Jack are evident throughout the watch, from the typography of the calendar and week indications, inspired by Travis Scott’s hand-drawn designs, to the moon phase at 6 o’clock, which features Cactus Jack’s emblematic smiley face. The watch also debuts a new textured calfskin leather strap, and the pink gold folding clasp is engraved with both “Audemars Piguet” and “Travis Scott” signatures.
Unique Features and Limited Edition Status
The watch is limited to 200 pieces, each marked with “Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar,” “Limited Edition of 200 Pieces,” and “Utopia is a state of mind” – a reference to Travis Scott’s latest album. This special inscription is also printed on one of the strap’s loops.
Sophisticated Movement and Detailed Craftsmanship
Powered by the selfwinding Calibre 5135, the watch is designed to accurately display the date even in leap years, requiring no manual correction until 2100. The brown ceramic and sapphire caseback reveal the movement’s refined decorations, including circular satin, satin brushing, and polished chamfers. The openworked 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight, engraved with “Audemars Piguet” and “Cactus Jack,” features the Cactus Jack logo at its center.
Exclusive Capsule Collection
In addition to the watch, Audemars Piguet and Cactus Jack have developed a capsule collection of clothing and accessories. A portion of the profits from this collection will be donated to a charity of Travis Scott’s choosing.
This exclusive collection is available for discovery on the Travis Scott website, marking a unique intersection of diverse artistic worlds and a celebration of creative freedom and innovation in luxury watchmaking.
This Audemars Piguet and Cactus Jack collaboration represents a unique intersection of luxury watchmaking and modern pop culture, offering a limited edition timepiece that is both a functional marvel and a testament to artistic innovation.
