Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Chronograph

KEY FACTS

• In 2022 Audemars Piguet celebrated the 50th anniversary of its iconic Royal Oak having first launched the watch in 1972
• ​Famously penned by Gérald Genta, the Royal Oak set the scene for the modern luxury sports watch category
• The Royal Oak became instantly recognisable thanks to its signature octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws, ‘Tapisserie’ dial, and integrated bracelet
• ​This 2022 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph '50th Anniversary' model is one of the latest generations of this iconic piece, and benefits from both the tradition and evolution of the Royal Oak model
• The distinctive 41mm diameter case and the accompanying integrated bracelet are crafted from a blend of brushed and polished stainless steel, both of which reflect Audemars Piguet’s much-vaunted attention to detail
• ​A blue ‘Grande Tapisserie’ dial with white gold applied batons, Royal Oak hands, three sub dials, plus the famed octagonal bezel and its white gold screws all contribute to the watch’s purposeful aesthetic
• The watch is powered by Audemars Piguet’s calibre 4401, a self-winding automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and flyback chronograph functionality
• ​Calibre 4401 can be seen through the rear caseback, and is finished with a solid gold centre rotor incorporating an italic ‘50 years’ logo in its casting - a feature offered only on watches produced in 2022
• ​Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• A one-owner watch purchased new from an Audemars Piguet boutique 
• ​Presented with its lacquered wood Audemars Piguet display box, outer packaging, warranty card, booklets, certificate of origin and ‘50th Anniversary’ certificate of authenticity 
• Two spare bracelet links from where the bracelet has been resized are included with the lot
• Graded ‘AA’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in perfect working order

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