The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date is massive, like a true Royal Oak, but light
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak stands as an iconic timepiece in the world of luxury watches, renowned for its distinctive design and innovative features. Introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a revolutionary creation by watch designer Gerald Genta, commissioned by Audemars Piguet to design a watch that would break away from traditional luxury watch designs.
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The Royal Oak gained immediate attention for its octagonal bezel with exposed screws, an integrated bracelet, and a bold industrial aesthetic. The use of stainless steel, a material uncommon in luxury watches at the time, further distinguished the Royal Oak as a symbol of avant-garde luxury. The name “Royal Oak” is said to have been inspired by the oak tree at Boscobel House in England, where King Charles II sought refuge during the English Civil War.
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With this watch AP has become more popular
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The watch’s debut at the Baselworld fair (with reference 5402ST) marked a turning point for Audemars Piguet, as the Royal Oak defied conventional norms of luxury watchmaking. Despite initial skepticism, the Royal Oak’s bold design and high-quality craftsmanship eventually garnered widespread acclaim.
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Over the years, Audemars Piguet expanded the Royal Oak collection to include various sizes, materials, and complications, including chronographs and perpetual calendars. Limited editions and collaborations with artists and designers have further elevated the Royal Oak’s status as a collector’s item.
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The collection of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is still growing
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The Royal Oak’s success contributed significantly to Audemars Piguet’s reputation as a pioneering and innovative watchmaker. The brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and design excellence, exemplified by the Royal Oak, has solidified its position as one of the most prestigious and sought-after names in the world of luxury watches.
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection
A rather small Royal Oak, this is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 37 mm Gold Grey Rubber
The first ever Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is the ref. 5402ST series A that is launched on the 15th of April 1972 at the Basel Fair in Switzerland
A Royal Oak with a cigar inspired color is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43 mm Smoked Bronze
For Royal Oakies who don’t like rainbow colored gems here is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 41 mm Camouflage Gemset
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41 mm in steel, ceramic and gold
Three new references for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41 mm, which brings the total to 19
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm Yellow Gold is one of the new gold Royal Oaks released this year
Two new versions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon are here, in 41 millimeters, with a grey or burgundy dial
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 37 mm Yellow Gold is a new version of the Royal Oak – one out of many
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43 mm Stainless Steel & Rubber is the one to have for the more sportier types