Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56175SP

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz 56175SP Platinum Bezel

Released in 1972 and designed by Gerald Genta, watchmaking's most famous designer, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was the first stainless steel luxury sports watch ever to exist. Released as a tactic to survive the quartz crisis, the Royal Oak can single-handedly be thanked for AP's existence today due to its success, albeit it wasn't an overnight hit. Its sizeable tonneau-shaped case, signature integrated bracelet, octagonal bezel, exposed screws, and steel construction failed to win over collectors until a few years later. Today, the Royal Oak is one of the most highly-coveted timepieces in all horology as its previously dismissed design details have permeated across the industry and into watches like the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, Rolex Oysterquartz, amongst many other legendary timepieces. Brand : Audemars Piguet Dimensions : 33mm Model : Royal Oak Movement : Quartz cal. 2612 Reference : 56175SP Bracelet : Stainless steel bracelet Year : Circa 1990s Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel and platinum Included : Watch Only Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Boasting a rather unique dial for a Royal Oak, the ref. 56175SP lacks the collection's signature Tapisserie finish, and instead sports a glossy finish that means its black dial is still elevated in its execution, with its applied Roman numerals and indices completing what is a wonderfully designed display. THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring a mid-sized 33mm case diameter, this ref. 56175SP retains the iconic essence of the Royal Oak's design. It wears surprisingly larger than you may expect, and its thinness allows for the watch to fit comfortably on a wrist of any size. Additionally, with a brightly polished platinum bezel, it is elegantly elevated beyond a full steel construction. THE PROFILE Thanks to its quartz movement, the ref. 56175SP takes the Royal Oak's already-thin case and makes it even thinner for a wonderfully comfortable wearing experience.