Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26320ST.OO.1220ST.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26320ST.OO.1220ST.01. Serviced at AP in November 2022 and remained unworn since. Automatic Chronograph AP Caliber 2385 Movement. Steel case, 41mm in diameter. Water Resistant To 50 Meters. Black Dial Decorated With Tapisserie Pattern, luminescent baton hour markers. Black Sub-Dials, Date Display Between 4 And 5 O’clock Position. Brushed Steel and Polished Bezel With Eight Hexagonal Recessed Nuts, Fastening The Eight Screws Through The Case Back. Brushed Steel Bracelet With Folding Clasp. Comes with additional alligator strap and rubber strap with deployant AP clasp. Box and papers dated February 2016 AP service November 2022.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, launched in 1972, is a pioneering luxury sports watch designed by Gérald Genta. Known for its distinctive octagonal bezel, exposed screws, and integrated bracelet, the Royal Oak broke conventions with its stainless steel case at a time when luxury watches were typically gold. Initially met with skepticism due to its bold design and high price, it eventually redefined the luxury watch industry. The Royal Oak has become an iconic model for Audemars Piguet, celebrated for its innovation, craftsmanship, and enduring style, influencing numerous subsequent watch designs.