Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Concept26620IO.OO.D077CA.01
Original price was: $1,299.00.$899.00Current price is: $899.00.
The Black Panther figure is the reason this 42mm Royal Oak Concept exists. It sits inside an openworked front framed by a dark angular case, while the purple strap turns the watch into a deliberate colour statement from the side as well as the front. This is not a conventional chronograph with a themed dial. It is a character-led display piece for a buyer who wants sculpture, openwork and a strong strap colour to define the whole wrist presence.
The front view is led by the Black Panther figure and the openworked architecture around it. Instead of asking a conventional dial to carry the whole composition, this version uses depth, cut-outs, and a visible tourbillon-like display as its visual language. The figure is the memorable detail, while the dark case framing gives the openwork a controlled perimeter. It is best understood as a display piece first, with the technical-looking front carrying the conversation.
The purple strap is not a minor color change. It breaks the case away from the wrist and makes the watch feel more graphic than a full metal bracelet configuration. That separation gives the dark angular case room to stand on its own, while the purple edge supplies the accent visible in side and wrist views. The 42mm scale reinforces that intention: this is a piece for a wrist and wardrobe that can carry a strong focal point.
The closest useful comparison is a conventional blue or silver Royal Oak chronograph. Those watches are easier to choose when dial legibility and familiar register layout are the priority. The 26620IO answers a different brief: it is for a buyer selecting the Black Panther figure, openworked display, and purple strap as the reason to own the configuration. Neither route replaces the other.
QC should inspect the figure’s visible contours, the openworked display frame, hand and marker alignment, case surface transitions, strap connection, clasp finish, and caseback. Look for a clean relationship between the figure and the surrounding openings in both straight-on and angled views. The purple strap should meet the case evenly, with no distracting gap or twist, so the expressive front remains the clear center of the watch.
QC proof should linger on the figure rather than treating it as a background motif. Check its visible contours, the framing of the openworked display, hand and marker placement, purple strap connection and the back of the case. The front needs to look intentional as an object, while the strap should meet the case without a gap or twist.
No. A conventional chronograph is the better fit when a familiar register layout and understated steel profile matter most. This 26620IO is for buyers who specifically want the figure, openworked front and purple strap.
The visible Black Panther figure sits within an openworked display, and the purple strap extends the colour story beyond the case. Those are the details to compare first in the gallery.
Request close front and angled views of the figure and openwork, followed by hand alignment, case edges, strap attachment, clasp and caseback presentation.
Use model-specific QC proof to confirm the visible details and stated functions that informed your choice.
QC proof before dispatch
