Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

The year 1972 is one of the most defining moments in the history of Audemars Piguet, as it marks the introduction of the Royal Oak. This was their first luxury sports watch made of stainless steel, designed by the renowned designer Gérald Genta. This design was inspired by a traditional diver's helmet. The story goes that Gérald Genta drew inspiration when he saw a diver working with an old-fashioned helmet at the Lake of Geneva. The Royal Oak features a revolutionary design with an octagonal bezel, eight visible screws, and an integrated bracelet. The Royal Oak has helped Audemars Piguet maintain a leading position in the luxury watch market and is one of the most iconic watch designs.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is known as a relatively large watch. For those who prefer a more understated and modest watch, the reference 14790, launched by Audemars Piguet in 1992 with a diameter of 36 mm, is a perfect solution! This specific watch dates from 2003 and is in truly beautiful condition. All the sharp lines in the case and bracelet are perfectly visible.

Originally, this 14790 was delivered with a white Tapisserie dial from the third series, featuring Audemars Piguet's iconic 'Grande Tapisserie' pattern. However, the previous owner had excellent taste and fitted the watch with a period-correct slate grey dial variant. Also characteristic of this period are the oval-shaped hour markers. Naturally, the original white dial is included with the watch.

The bracelet shows virtually no stretch and is also in perfect condition. It is also equipped with the so-called 'ladder-style' clasp. The 2225 caliber has undergone a full service. This beautiful Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST comes with the outer box, inner box, papers, booklets, the original white dial, and a 1-year warranty from 10 over 10.

What you need to know:
- Royal Oak reference 14790ST
- Slate grey Tapisserie dial
- Dates from 2003
- 36 mm case along with the bracelet in perfect condition
- Delivered with the outer box, inner box, papers, booklets, and original white dial
- Movement fully serviced
- Free insured shipping within the EU
- 1-year mechanical warranty

AUDEMARS PIGUET

Audemars Piguet is a Swiss watch brand known for its luxury timepieces and innovative designs. The brand was founded in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in Le Brassus, a village in the Vallée de Joux, a region in Switzerland renowned for its watchmakers. Both founders were watchmakers by profession. In 1881, they formalized their partnership by officially establishing the firm Audemars Piguet & Cie. From the beginning, the company focused on creating complex timepieces such as minute repeaters, chronographs, and calendar watches.