While the Royal Oaks design is an absolute classic within Audemars Piguets catalog, and the tourbillon is one of the brands signature complications, the two did not meet until the Royal Oaks anniversary in 1997 with the ref. 25831. From then on, AP has released very few Royal Oak variants with tourbillons. However, in 2020 this status quo changed slightly as AP began expanding the Royal Oak collection with tourbillon-wielding Royal Oak variants deserving of the legendary complication, one of which being the ref. 26535PT that we have here. Launched in late 2021, the ref. 26535PT merged a new dial color with a platinum 41mm construction to create an incredibly rare and stunning timepiece. Featuring a light shade of blue with an Evolutive Tapisserie pattern that radiates out from its flying tourbillon at 6 oclock, the ref. 26535PTs sunburst dial hypnotically draws the eye to its eponymous complication. A modern take on the Royal Oaks famed tapisserie dials, the Evolutive pattern is decidedly contemporary and fitting for a 41mm Royal Oak variant. Looking to make the ref. 26535PT even more exclusive than its 950 platinum construction and tourbillon; it also boasts 32 baguette-cut diamonds across its octagonal bezel, which sets this timepiece apart. Powered by APs automatic cal. 2950, which debuted in 2019, the ref. 26535PT combines the best of APs talents into one timepiece, with its platinum construction, delightful dial, and incredible movement standing as a testament to APs impressive watchmaking credentials.