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Manufacturer Audemars Piguet

Year Circa 2019

Reference No. 15500ST

Movement No. AL7465

Case No. TY6780X

Model Name Royal Oak

Material Stainless steel

And Presentation Box

Calibre Automatic, cal. 4302, 32 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployment clasp

Dimensions 41mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 130,000-230,000

USD 16,700-29,500

Accessories

Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty card, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Since its inception in 1972, Gerald Genta’s design of the Royal Oak not only marked a critical junction for Audemars Piguet’s future, but also changed the notion of luxury sports watches. To this day, the Royal Oak remains as the brand’s most recognizable model and has seen numerous variations over the years. With a nautical inspiration, the Royal Oak is highly innovative and distinguished by its octagonal bezel and exposed screws, built upon the portholes on a naval ship and their naked bolt welds that hold them in place.

The present ref. 15500ST is a direct descendant of the model’s first iteration. Released in 2019, the fourth generation Royal Oak not only holds a more significant wrist presence with its larger and thicker 41mm case, but it is also equipped with a new and improved self-winding cal. 4302. Compared to its predecessor, the new caliber most notably has a longer power reserve function. Compared to the caliber 3120 which provided 60 hours, this version provides 70 hours.

Inheriting the model’s DNA, this timepiece features the most desirable beautiful blue ‘Tappisserie’ background with contrasting linier hands and indexes. The marriage of its texturised dial that delicately plays with light and brushfinished exterior creates the perfect balance between sport and splendour.

This timepiece is offered with all its original accessories and preserved in excellent condition, displaying its original sharp and crisp finishes and bevels. This sought-after and iconic gem can be dressed up or down, making it an ideal companion for any occasion.

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Manufacturer Audemars Piguet

Year Circa 2018

Reference No. 26518OR.OO.1220OR.01

Movement No. 973’643

Case No. J50396

Model Name Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked

Material 18K pink gold

Calibre Manual, cal. 2924, 26 jewels

Bracelet/Strap 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm

Clasp/Buckle 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp

Dimensions 41mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 620,000-1,250,000

USD 79,500-160,000

Accessories

Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty card stamped by retailer Pro Hope Time Watch Co Ltd Taiwan dated 2nd November 2018, instruction manual, product literature, timepiece life & care booklet, key, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

Enigmatic in design, iconic for its important heritage to the firm and widely regarded as the quintessential luxury sports wristwatch, the Royal Oak is with no doubt one of the most important line of wristwatches ever produced by any manufacture. Over the decades, the octagonal-shaped legend has evolved featuring various complications showcasing the horological ingenuity of Audemars Piguet.

First introduced by the firm in 2012, Audemars Piguet released their first Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked model in platinum to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak featuring the firm’s manual cal. 2924 with its tourbillon escapement featured at the 6 o’clock position and its mainspring visible at 12 o’clock. Limited to 40 pieces in platinum, the firm also released a yellow gold version limited to 25 pieces. Upgraded with new dimensions and catering to contemporary demands, the reference features a larger 41mm diameter case compared to other extra-thin openworked Royal Oak models from the past measuring 39mm in diameter. While the art of openwork timepieces has traditionally been about two major things including the degree of transparency achieved and at the same time preserving the structural integrity of the timepiece, Audemars Piguet has achieved just that with their Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openwork models. Opting for a vertical architecture of the movement, it allows to compensate for a rather pronounced area of negative space to the left side of the dial allowing the wearer to admire the intricate skeletonization of the timepiece whilst allowing light to shine through the small openings.

With the successful inception of the previous limited edition models in platinum and yellow gold, the firm released two examples of the model in stainless steel and pink gold, limited to 100 pieces in stainless steel and 50 examples in pink gold, bringing the total production of the reference to 215 examples across all four metals.

The present example Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked in pink gold is perhaps one of the most handsome examples out of the four metals, as many collectors do believe that pink gold Royal Oak timepieces are among some of the most attractive due to the unique sheen of the pink gold case. Offered in excellent overall condition, the present example from circa 2018 is further complete with its full set of accessories.