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In the early years of the quartz crisis, Audemars Piguet created a stir with the launch of the Royal Oak.
This new AP Talks episode looks back on the genesis of this exceptional watch that was to mark its time and raise to the rank of icon.
Since its groundbreaking debut in 1972, the Royal Oak has stood as a symbol of audacity and innovation in the world of Haute Horlogerie, blending technological advances with ancestral craftsmanship.
Designed by Gérald Genta, the Royal Oak revolutionised traditional watchmaking codes with its hand-finished body of stainless steel, octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws, guilloché "Tapisserie" dial, and integrated bracelet.
Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar
Offering the new perpetual calendar movement in an 18-carat sand gold variation, this reference combines cutting-edge technology with aesthetic refinement.
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Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar
Welcoming Calibre 7138, this refined stainless steel reference features an elegant tone-on-tone blue dial offering optimal legibility of the perpetual calendar functions.
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Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar "150th Anniversary"
This vintage-inspired timepiece pays a final tribute to Calibre 5135, the historic openworked perpetual calendar movement.
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Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold Quartz
A trio of new 23 mm Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold in a choice of 18-carat yellow, white or pink gold.
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A New "Sand Gold" Shade
The new Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked introduces a new 18-carat gold alloy, called sand gold.
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RD#3: a Complicated Timepiece in 37 mm
This new iteration of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin (RD#3) in 37 mm is for the first time executed in 18-carat white gold.
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Royal Oak Selfwinding
Audemars Piguet has collaborated with American designer Matthew Williams, founder of the brand 1017 ALYX 9SM, on the design of a series of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore that combines the Manufacture's recognisable codes with the designer's refined touch.
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Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition
Designed in collaboration with John Mayer, this limited edition pairs an 18-carat white gold case and bracelet with the Manufacture’s new shimmering, embossed “Crystal Sky” dial in a dark blue tone.
Discover moreWith more than 500 iterations created, the Royal Oak has become an icon within and beyond watchmaking, embodying Audemars Piguet's free and avant-garde spirit.
Olivier Audemars
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Birth of an Icon
The Royal Oak is one of the most famous watchmaking icons whose stories have become myths. Based on an examination of the original archives, numerous interviews and unpublished or published sources, this article offers a fresh look at the different stages and players involved in the creation of the Royal Oak.
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Royal Oak II: Birth of the First Women’s Model
Launched in 1976, the first feminine Royal Oak raised the question of gender in watchmaking and offered a new take on the Royal Oak, wrongly perceived as hyper-masculine in 1972.
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It takes time to create the extraordinary
Haute Horlogerie demands patience and time, being rooted in ancestral techniques and meticulous gestures, most of which are still carried out by hand.
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The Royal Oak “Jumbo” Models
Discover the infamous "Jumbo" a 1972 Royal Oak, and its ultra-thin 39mm descendants, uncovering the truth of its name -- perhaps time will tell.
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AP TALKS With Nico Leonard : The Royal Oak Collection
Step into the world of Audemars Piguet with our brand-new AP Talks series, where we bring together watch lovers and experts to explore the craftmanship, heritage collections.
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AP Talks about the Royal Oak Genesis
In the early years of the quartz crisis, Audemars Piguet created a stir with the launch of the Royal Oak. But where did the demand for such a high-end sports watch crafted in hand-finished stainless steel came from? Who created it and what were the challenges encountered?
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Audemars Piguet refreshes its accessories collection with six new pairs of Royal Oak Cufflinks.
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