Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 15400ST.OO.1220ST.01 ( OAK )

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 41 15400ST.OO.1220ST.01 2015 Box and Papers

Basic Info Listing code : MGH827 Brand : Audemars Piguet Model : Royal Oak Selfwinding Reference number : 15400ST.OO.1220ST.01 Dealer product code : SD061502 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Year of production : 2015 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom, London Price : 25,500 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 41 mm Other Guilloché dial This is an excellent example of a 41mm Royal Oak Automatic from 2015. It's an alternative to the thinner and more vintage-inspired Royal Oak Jumbo, with a more assertive presence on the wrist and a more contemporary feel. This watch is the black dial variant, and comes with the outer box, inner box, instruction booklet and dated certificate. The story of Audemars Piguet is, in many ways, the story of the Royal Oak. Upon its release in 1972, it shocked observers across the industry with its high price tag and stainless steel construction. It was, however, unlike any other watch ever created. The integrated bracelet was given the same attention as the movement - something that was completely unheard of. The "petite tapisserie" dial was also a nod to traditional guilloche techniques, but rendered in a thoroughly modern form. This new watch costed 10 times more than what a Rolex were charging for a Submariner at the time. No longer were steel watches to be seen as practical tools, but as objects of luxury. This radical new approach changed the landscape of the industry, and changed the public perception of Swiss wristwatches. Coming at a time of great disturbance within the Swiss watch industry, this was a much-needed restructuring which arguably saved the industry.