Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak

KEY FACTS

• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• A one-owner watch purchased new from an Audemars Piguet boutique
• Presented with its display box, outer sleeve and warranty card
• A polishing cloth is included as part of the set
• Reported to be in good working order and graded ‘AAA’ for condition by the vendor

FUNCTION

• Time and date
• Powered by ​the in-house automatic 5800 calibre
• Power reserve of 50 hours

SUMMARY

Finished entirely in black ceramic, this 2021 Royal Oak is a thoroughly modern take on Audemars Piguet's Gérald Genta-designed classic. This interesting reference is the first small-sized Royal Oak to house a mechanical movement and the first finished in ceramic that is not a complication. This scratch-resistant watch has the same impressive levels of finishing as metal examples, with a blend of brushed and polished surfaces highlighting the watchmaker’s attention to detail. Its stealthy aesthetic is broken up by 18K rose gold screws on the octagonal bezel, plus matching indices and hands that contrast with the 'grande tapisserie' dial; a trademark design feature of the Royal Oak since its launch in 1972. On the underside, a sapphire case back displays the calibre 5800 movement which has a solid gold winding rotor and is equipped with a 50-hour power reserve.

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