When Audemars Piguet teams up with Marvel, you know something extraordinary is brewing. The Royal Oak Concept series “Black Panther” Floating Tourbillon Watch, limited to just 250 pieces, is an impressive blend of haute horlogerie and superhero flair.

Taking a closer look at this watch, you’ll find the Black Panther in a stunningly detailed suit. The 3D sculpture is crafted from white gold, shaped using laser cutting and hand-engraving techniques to bring out the suit’s intricate textures. The sculpture is mounted onto the inner bezel, which sports a striking sandblasted purple finish, matching the watch strap.

The detail work is truly remarkable, with the same master engraver dedicating 30 hours to render the claws, muscles, and facial features by hand. For those who collect comic book memorabilia, this watch might just be the most extraordinary piece of luxury ‘toy’ you could add to your collection. While getting closer to the Marvel universe used to seem like a dream, Audemars Piguet has certainly raised the bar and garnered admiration at the same time.

The Black Panther watch, model 26620, features a sandblasted titanium case, black ceramic bezel and crown, with a 42mm diameter and a thickness of 14.6mm. The intricately hand-painted Black Panther 3D sculpture uses white gold, while the inner purple bezel provides a striking contrast. It boasts white gold markers and hands, equipped with a caliber 2965 manual winding movement running at 3 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a 75-hour power reserve. The purple rubber strap, complete with an AP logo titanium folding clasp, also comes with a black rubber strap for versatility. This is not just a watch; it’s a call to action for superhero fans and watch enthusiasts alike.