One of the most recognizable luxury timepieces in history, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was first created by Gérald Genta and introduced in 1972. Being the first stainless steel watch to be priced on par with or more expensive than solid gold timepieces, it is largely recognized with establishing the “luxury steel sports watch” category.
Core Design Features
The Royal Oak is instantly recognizable by several signature elements that remain largely unchanged since its debut:
- Octagonal Bezel: A sharp, eight-sided bezel inspired by a traditional diver’s helmet.
- Visible Hexagonal Screws: Eight functional screws that secure the bezel to the case.
- Tapisserie Dial: A distinctive engine-turned “grid” pattern, typically available as “Petite Tapisserie” (fine) or “Grande Tapisserie” (larger).
- Integrated Bracelet
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