Tamara Ralph and Audemars Piguet join creative forces to debut a new limited-edition timepiece – a flying tourbillon that’s a ticking extension of couture.
Photo: Courtesy Tamara Ralph and Audemars Piguet
Swiss haute horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet and couture designer Tamara Ralph unveiled the new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon limited edition during Tamara Ralph’s Spring 2024 show in Paris. Born from a shared commitment to craftsmanship, this collaboration embodies the seamless fusion of ancestral expertise with modern techniques and celebrates the natural synergies between haute horlogerie and haute couture.
Photo: Courtesy Tamara Ralph and Audemars Piguet
Back in 2020, Audemars Piguet partnered with designer Tamara Ralph, pairing several of its watches with her Spring 2021 Prêt-à-Porter collection. “I am so fortunate to have a longstanding relationship with the incredible Audemars Piguet brand,” shares Ralph. “We have been discussing the possibility of collaborating on a watch design for some time, so it’s wonderful to see it now coming to fruition.” As a client of Audemars Piguet, Ralph has always had a deep admiration for the brand. For the designer, their watches are timeless and unique, and she loves that they consistently push the boundaries of watchmaking – in terms of both style and technique – but without compromising on their brand pillars.
Both haute horlogerie and haute couture share a foundation of uncompromising craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a savoir-faire paired with a unique and distinctive design aesthetic, notes Ralph. “My brand, and that of Audemars Piguet, are built upon and centered around the same aforementioned pillars – elegance, innovation, and true luxury,” she affirms.
Tamara Ralph: Photo: Courtesy Tamara Ralph
The tests of transitioning her creativity from couture to watch design didn’t overwhelm Ralph. “I suppose the most challenging aspect was simply designing a…
