Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15000ST.OO.0789ST.05

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Box : No Papers : No Age : 2000s Movement : automatic Case Size : 33mm Case : Stainless Steel Dial : Grey 'Trapisserie' Baton Bracelet : Stainless Steel LOT : 78717 Location : Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seller : Thekid Currency : AUD KEY FACTS This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is offered in Australia by a private seller A mid-size example maintaining all of the Royal Oak’s signature characteristics, from its angular case and integrated bracelet to the “Petite Tapisserie” dial and automatic movement Presented with an AP travel pouch only - the original display box and warranty papers are not included The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH A landmark piece, the Gérald Genta-penned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak shook the world of luxury watches with its revolutionary all-stainless steel construction and groundbreaking design when released in 1972 Its then-pioneering design included the ‘porthole’ bezel, integrated bracelet, and ‘tapisserie’ dial - all of which have contributed to the watch’s iconic status earned over the last five decades Following its debut, the Royal Oak has undergone several evolutions and is now available in a wide variety of materials and sizes With a steady rise in the popularity of smaller watches, AP’s more diminutive Royal Oak references have piqued the interest of collectors, including the mechanically-driven reference 15000ST Despite its relatively modest 33mm case size, it maintains a notable presence on the wrist due to its geometric proportions and the cohesive design of its integrated bracelet The watchmaker’s attention to detail is displayed through the sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces and the ‘tapisserie’ finish on the dial, which has become emblematic of the Royal Oak’s design The dial also features applied hour markers and a date window positioned at 3 o’clock Internally, the watch is powered by the calibre 2140, a self-winding movement equipped with a 40-hour power reserve