Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak

KEY FACTS

• This Royal Oak with its 41mm case and celebrates 50 years of this iconic model line.
• Offered by a UK-based private collector 
• A one-owner example purchased new by the owner from an Audemars Piguet boutique
• Presented with its display box, outer box, warranty card, 50th-anniversary certificate, and booklets
• Also included in the lot are four spare links where the bracelet has been sized 
• Covered by Audemars Piguet’s three-year warranty covering the watch until 2025
• Graded ‘AA’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order with factory protective stickers in place 

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes and date
• Calibre 4302 movement
• Self-winding with a 70-hour power reserve

SUMMARY

Conceived by legendary watch designer Gerald Genta in 1972, the Royal Oak was a pioneer for luxury stainless steel sports watches. Its instantly recognisable angular shape has become iconic in the world of Swiss watchmaking. This 2022 watch is a celebratory reference created to mark 50 years of Audemars Piguet’s iconic Royal Oak design. The stainless steel case measures 41mm in diameter and is expertly hand-finished with a blend of brushed and polished surfaces throughout. What earmarks this watch as a 50-year celebration of the Royal Oak is the special edition ‘50 Years’ winding rotor. This distinguishing design element is only available on Royal Oaks manufactured in 2022, and is visible through the transparent screw-down rear caseback. This exclusive winding rotor is part of AP’s 4302 calibre, which comprises 32 jewels and 70 hour power reserve, it is elaborately decorated. 

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