Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26512ST Black Tourbillon Dial
Original price was: $1,749.00.$1,249.00Current price is: $1,249.00.
This 41mm Royal Oak 26512ST pairs a black petite tapisserie dial with a functional rotating tourbillon at 6 o’clock. It runs on a hand-wound Calibre 2924 clone with approximately 36 hours of power reserve, set in 316L stainless steel with an integrated steel bracelet and sapphire crystal.
Royal Oak 26512ST with functional tourbillon at 6 o’clock
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26512ST is built around a true rotating tourbillon rather than a simple exposed balance. The tourbillon cage sits at 6 o’clock and rotates on its axis while the watch is running, giving this reference a distinctly mechanical focus. Time display is kept to hours and minutes, with the tourbillon serving as the centerpiece of the dial layout.
For buyers looking beyond standard three-hand builds, this configuration stands out through the presence of a working hand-wound tourbillon mechanism. It brings the format of the 26512ST into a watch defined by visible motion, manual interaction, and a more involved caliber architecture.
Hand-wound Calibre 2924 clone movement
Power comes from a clone of the Calibre 2924. This is a manual-wind movement, so the watch is wound through the crown rather than by an automatic rotor. The hand-wound setup delivers approximately 36 hours of power reserve, making regular winding part of the ownership experience.
The movement is configured to support the functional rotating tourbillon and the standard hours-and-minutes display. That combination gives this watch a specific character: it is not simply about the case or dial reference, but about the operation of the movement itself. For collectors shopping this model, the defining point is that the tourbillon is active and mechanical in function.
41mm stainless steel case and integrated bracelet
The case is produced in 316L stainless steel and measures 41mm in diameter with a 50.5mm lug-to-lug span. The listed thickness is approximately 10.5mm. Across the case and bezel, the finishing alternates between brushed surfaces and polished chamfers, giving the steel construction a clearly defined contrast in light.
The bezel is stainless steel with a brushed top surface and polished chamfers. The bracelet is an integrated 316L stainless steel design with a brushed finish and an AP double deployant clasp. The fit at the lugs is described as tight, with minimized endplay, which keeps the bracelet connection visually clean and structurally consistent with the integrated layout.
Black petite tapisserie dial under sapphire crystal
The dial is finished in black with a petite tapisserie pattern. The tourbillon opening at 6 o’clock anchors the lower half of the display and gives the dial its most important visual feature. This combination of black tapisserie texture and open tourbillon display defines the look of the watch without adding extra complications or unnecessary dial clutter.
Over the dial is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with colorless anti-reflective coating. That crystal specification supports a clear view of both the time display and the moving tourbillon cage. The overall result is a focused execution built around steel case construction, black patterned dial work, and a visible high-complication mechanism.
A high-complication Royal Oak configuration
This 26512ST brings together a 41mm steel case, black petite tapisserie dial, integrated steel bracelet, and hand-wound Calibre 2924 clone in one specific package. The defining complication is the functional rotating tourbillon at 6 o’clock, supported by approximately 36 hours of reserve and manual winding through the crown.
For buyers who want this reference because of its complication rather than a basic time-only format, this model stays tightly centered on that purpose. The watch presents a direct combination of steel construction, integrated bracelet design, sapphire crystal, and a working tourbillon display in the Royal Oak 26512ST format.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Audemars Piguet |
|---|---|
| Model | Royal Oak |
| Bezel | 316L Stainless Steel, brushed with polished chamfers |
| Bracelet | Integrated 316L Stainless Steel, brushed finish, AP double deployant clasp |
| Water Resistance | 30m stated |
| Movement | Calibre 2924 Clone |
| Case Size | 41mm |
| Case Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire |
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