Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST

AUDEMARS PIGUET, STAINLESS STEEL 'ROYAL OAK', REF. 15500ST, CASE NO. JP9998Y | Christie’s

CIRCA: 2020s CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel CASE DIAMETER: 41 mm. BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 200 mm. overall length DIAL: Blue MOVEMENT: Automatic FUNCTIONS: Date BOX: Yes PAPERS: Yes WITH: International Warranty Card, product literature, presentation box and outer packagingReleased in 2019, reference 15500 is one of the latest iterations of the iconic Royal Oak model, replacing reference 15400. Featuring an elegant 41 mm. case, it houses the new in-house caliber 4302. Compared to its predecessor, the new version notably offers a longer power reserve, going from 60 hours with caliber 3120 to 70 hours with the new one. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak is one of the most recognizable and celebrated wristwatch models in horological history. Introduced in 1972, it pioneered the concept of the luxury sports watch, an entirely new concept at the time. Designed by the legendary Gérald Genta, the watch broke traditions through its bold aesthetics, featuring an octagonal screwed bezel initially inspired by an antique diver's helmet. Over the years, it has become an icon of modern watch design and an important milestone of Audemars Piguet's history.