Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak AS06857

WHY WE LOVE IT

One name: Gerald Genta. 

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Genta’s most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry.

The Royal Oak essentially created an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, and with it came a new design language which inspired countless other manufactures. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from steel to carbon fiber or solid gold.

This particular model, a Reference 4100ST, dates to circa the late 1970s and features a 35mm stainless steel case paired to an undoubtedly iconic integrated bracelet with a signed locking clasp, a striking black micro-tapisserie Tritium dial showing a rich 'tropical' patina throughout, and Audemars Piguet's Calibre 2123 automatic-winding movement beating away within.

Wonderfully sized for both men and women, this is quite possibly one of the most versatile Royal Oak references ever developed. Try it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case and bracelet are in excellent condition overall showing signs of light previous polishing and light wear from age and use. Grey micro-tapisserie Tritium dial shows heavy 'tropical' patination throughout and even patination to Tritium elements with matching handset. Unsigned crown.