Royal Oak Selfwinding

The octagon that made steel more precious than gold.

Ref. 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 · Released 2019 · Switzerland

The Royal Oak was the first luxury watch in steel to cost more than a gold dress watch, a gamble that saved Audemars Piguet.

Reference 15500 grew the case to 41 mm, enlarged the Grande Tapisserie squares and moved the seconds track outward for a cleaner dial.

Model: Royal Oak Selfwinding
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Collection: Royal Oak
Reference: 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01
Release year: 2019
Country of origin: Switzerland

Designer

Gérald Genta

Delivered the design overnight in 1971 for a watch that had to be 'unlike anything before'. The exposed hexagonal screws were his signature provocation.

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