{"title":"Audemars Piguet - Sold","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-as00769","title":"Audemars Piguet","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet is known among collectors for the Royal Oak, the watch designed by the legendary Gerald Genta and released in 1972 whereby single-handedly bringing AP back from the brink of bankruptcy and inciting the modern jumbo-watch trend that is only now beginning to fade.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Oak was greeted with a lot of criticism, but by the late 1970s, it was a benchmark for style and AP was quick to recognize it's success, making it a sort of crown jewel for the brand.  The success of the Royal Oak maintained, and AP capitalized, releasing an array of models and complications right up to today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne effect of the Royal Oak was a renewed focus on Audemars Piguet as a serious haute manufacture capable of producing incredibly beautiful and well-built timepieces, whether they be steel sports watches or smaller, more reserved dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece, a Reference 5589 from 1984, is a perfect example of Audemars Piguet's design savoir faire outside of the cherished Royal Oak.  The svelte solid gold case is incredibly understated for the mid-1980s.  Its stepped bezel and short straight lugs give the watch the appearance of a refined gentleman's piece from the 1930s or 40s, complimented expertly by the enamel dial with painted Roman hour markers.  The high-grade automatic movement drives the day\/date complications appearing at 9:00 and 3:00 respectively.  The entire effect is a watch that is not only beautiful but also functional.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this piece just returned from a complete overhaul and timing from Audemars Piguet in Switzerland and carries with it the service box and AP Booklet as well as an 18 month warranty, validated through \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.centralwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCentral Watch\u003c\/a\u003e, dated October, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe you're a diehard AP fan looking for a counter point to your Jumbo Royal Oak, or maybe you're a collector looking for a superlative dress piece.  Perhaps you just appreciate the stunning beauty of a vintage piece from one of the world's best known luxury brands.  Whatever the reason, you won't regret letting this one keep your wrist warm.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7774145025,"sku":null,"price":6900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Reference_5589_AS00769_2.jpg?v=1446058049"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-two-tone-as01501","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Two Tone","description":"\u003cp\u003eMUCH has been said about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in the past several years, and since you're looking at this piece you \u003cem\u003eprobably\u003c\/em\u003e already know the story.  In the unlikely case that you don't, here's the meat of it: Audemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a \u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e past. Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, who would make his name for designing this very watch, AP planned from the beginning to make this new watch - dubbed the Royal Oak - a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003cem\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/em\u003e.  Made in steel.  The gamble paid off, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the cutting edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro tapisserie dial, and ultra thin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe response was so positive that their initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as they scrambled to meet demand.  It can be said without question that the original Reference 5402 \"A Series\" - nicknamed by collectors the \"Jumbo\" for its \u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e 39mm size (!) - single handedly paved the way for a very bright future for Audemars Piguet, and the Royal Oak line is of course a core component of their collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak (which was subsequently mimicked by the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur SL), is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from steel to carbon fiber or rose gold. This particular model, a Reference 14790, is sized at 36mm and features a two-tone 18K yellow gold\/steel case and bracelet. Wearing slightly smaller than its \"Jumbo\" predecessors, the 14790 has become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some two-tone watches run the risk of coming across as gaudy, the Royal Oak makes a subtle statement, pairing well with dress and casual attire alike. We've seen a recent return to two-tone cases in contemporary designs, indicating an overdue appreciation for a long-shunned style.  In fact, Audemars Piguet themselves released a new model of two tone Royal Oak at SIHH in 2015, a watch that our founder \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ablogtowatch.com\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-15400sr-two-tone-watch-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"analog\/shift X ABTW Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Two Tone 15400\"\u003econsidered one of the most important watches of the show\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in excellent condition throughout, showing none of the signs of the dreaded over-polishing that they are regularly subjected to. A full recent service by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/centralwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"analog\/shift X Central Watch\"\u003eCentral Watch\u003c\/a\u003e has put it in top condition mechanically, so you can rest assured that this won't be a financial burden to own and enjoy. Great piece here, folks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18343283585,"sku":null,"price":7400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Royal_Oak_Two_Tone_Ref_14790_AS01501_2_95c361b2-e8fc-41b8-933e-60836fdd7446.jpg?v=1462380741"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-5402-ba-18k-jumbo","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy the 1970s, the Swiss watch industry was in a state of crisis. The introduction of the automatic chronograph movements--like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/zenith\/products\/zenith-el-primero-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zenith El Primero Reference A385\"\u003eZenith El Primero\u003c\/a\u003e--proved no match against the innovation from Japan that shook the industry to the core. Faced with the influx of Quartz watches in the watch industry, consumers turned to the reliable Japanese products, and sales of Swiss mechanical watches plummeted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Audemars Piguet, the venerable manufacture based in Le Brassus, had a secret weapon in their arsenal that would safeguard the future of the brand--and, they hoped, revitalize the faltering Swiss watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, a half-Swiss, half-Italian designer received a call at 4 PM the day before the Swiss Basel Fair. Gerald Genta wasn't an unknown entity to the head honchos of the Swiss watch industry, having designed pieces for Omega and Universal Genève. The man on the other end of the line, AP managing director Georges Golay, told Genta that he needed a design for \"an unprecedented steel watch\" for the Italian market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, and it needed to be done by the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Golay, despite the short turnaround he gave Genta, wasn't crazy. The commission was the result of a stealthy campaign of market research. The Italian elite, he learned, might be interested in a versatile, sporty steel watch with impeccable finishing and killer looks that could transition from day to night seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Genta set to work on the design, using a diver's helmet as inspiration. By the next morning, he was done, and submitted to Carlo de Marchi and Charles Bauty--heads of the Italian and Swiss markets--the blueprint for what would become Audemars Piguet's most signature watch: the Royal Oak. Though intended to be crafted in steel, Audemars Piguet--never very familiar with the metal--cast the prototypes of the Royal Oak in white gold before finally getting the hang of the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting edge design featured a sharply angled case, with the exposed rivets of the bezel reminiscent of gaskets in a diver's helmet. Additionally, the eight sides of the case--and the name, Royal Oak--were inspired by eight ships of the Royal Navy that were hewn from an oak tree that sheltered King Charles II during the English Civil War. In keeping with Audemars Piguet's intention for the Royal Oak to be stylish, the case was 7mm thin, and the bracelet (made by Gay Fréres) was integrated into the case to create a slim profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat first Royal Oak, a Reference 5402, introduced in 1972, was something entirely new--so new, in fact, that it more or less created the genre of a \"luxury sports watch,\" a sports watch that would not look out of place on a yacht. However, sales of the Royal Oak were sluggish at first, with authorized dealers failing to sell out their allotment of 400 Royal Oaks a piece. But all that changed in 1974, when the head of Fiat, Giovanni Agnelli, greeted the public wearing a Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, the response was so positive that the initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as Audemars Piguet scrambled to meet demand. It can be said without question that the original Reference 5402 \"A Series\"--nicknamed by collectors the \"Jumbo\" for its then-\u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e 39mm size--single-handedly paved the way for a very bright future for Audemars Piguet. Now, the Royal Oak line is of course a core component of their collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful thing about Genta's design is how well it lends itself to being adapted to many different case materials and sizes. This stunner of a watch is a Reference 5402 BA from the late 70s, in 18k yellow gold. Carefully preserved, the case and its integrated bracelet are hefty despite the slimness, and the grey of the dial positively gleams in the light--a beautiful piece that is sure to delight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28335090817,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Royal_Oak_5402_BA_18k_Jumbo_AS01746_1.jpg?v=1478557144"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-repetition-minutes-john-schaeffer-as01776","title":"Audemars Piguet Répétition Minutes 'John Schaeffer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are some watches that are defined by their makers, imbued with specific designs, functionality or styling which become iconic in their own right.  Think of watches like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/longines-sold\/products\/longines-13zn-chronograph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLongines 13ZN\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJaeger LeCoultre Reverso\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/archives\/products\/breitling-superocean-reference-2005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBreitling's Reference 2005\u003c\/a\u003e.  In other instances, watches like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/heuer-autavia-siffert-colors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHeuer Autavia\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/omega\/products\/omega-speedmaster-ed-white-105-003-on-bracelet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOmega Speedmaster\u003c\/a\u003e become associated with famous wearers, their technology and aesthetics coming second to the legends to which they are ever connected.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter a room full of watch people and ask about Audemars Piquet and you'll likely be met with scads of tales about the prolific and pioneering Gerald Genta.  And for good reason; his legendary \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-5402-ba-18k-jumbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/a\u003e design catapulted AP to where it is today and rewrote the rulebook of watch design, production and wear.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in the annals of Audemars Piguet rests another name: John Shaeffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Audemars Piguet, John Shaeffer was \"the vice-chairman of the Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation, a major U.S. company founded in 1920 that operated in the chemicals, automotive, oil and gas sectors.\"  We also know that at some point in the early 1930s, Audemars Piguet customized a watch for Mr. Shaeffer who aspired to have the 12 letters of his name used as hour markers.  AP obliged and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/articles\/a-look-at-john-shaeffers-personal-audemers-piguet-john-shaeffer-minute-repeater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eretrofitted his platinum and gold minute repeater\u003c\/a\u003e as desired.  But outside this specific piece, little is known about Mr. Shaeffer, horologically or otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo it's puzzling that in the 1990s, Audemars Piguet launched a whole collection under the John Shaeffer moniker.  Successful in its own right and an excellent benchmark for the brand's haute horological pursuits, the John Shaeffer collection rested at the heart of AP's offerings.  Most watch collectors and enthusiasts have heard of specific models designed and built for special individuals, but watches linked to individuals from their \u003cem\u003eorigin \u003c\/em\u003eare rare.  The Charles Lindberg Hour Angle produced by Longines for the historic aviator and the commemorative 1949 Triple Date Moonphase watch (Ref. 2726) built by Jaeger-LeCoultre to commemorate the last LeCoultre family member, Jacques-David LeCoultre, are the only two examples that we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of the significance of the Shaeffer epithet, what \u003cem\u003eis \u003c\/em\u003eclear is that the name has come to denote a very specific design language paired with interesting or haute complications.  And in this instance, the name holds up.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Répétition Minutes Star Wheel John Shaeffer model, produced in 1996, is one of only three ever to made.  Produced in a titanium cushion-shaped case very similar in style to the original Shaeffer watch, this piece, #2, exchanges the traditional centrally-mounted minute and hour hands for star wheel wandering hour complication viewable through the fan-shaped aperture arcing from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if the interesting design, rarity and unusual case material weren't enough to make the watch special, it is also driven by a 34-jewel, nickle-finished, dual-gong Caliber 2867 minute repeater movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's uncommon that watches this rare are made available for sale, so we are very excited to be able to offer it here.  In stunning original condition and in flawless working order, this rare piece is possibly the most interesting Audemars Piguet we've had the pleasure of offering.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28717965633,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_John_Shaeffer_Repitition_Minutes_AS01776_1.jpg?v=1480960798"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1970s, the Swiss watch industry was in a state of crisis. The introduction of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/seiko\/products\/seiko-62mas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Seiko 62MAS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSeiko\u003c\/a\u003e Astron, the world's first commercially-available quartz wristwatch, \u003cspan\u003eshook the industry to the core\u003c\/span\u003e. Faced with the influx of quartz watches in the watch industry, consumers turned to the reliable Japanese products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales of Swiss mechanical watches plummeted. Seeing this trend, some manufactures (who had been experimenting with quartz technology--the Beta 21--since the mid-1960s) brought out their own quartz movements. Still, these watches proved no match for the Japanese import, and throughout the 1970s the number of watchmakers in Switzerland plummeted to just 600 (from 1600 in 1970). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Audemars Piguet, the venerable manufacture based in Le Brassus, had a secret weapon in their arsenal that would safeguard the future of the brand--and, they hoped, revitalize the faltering Swiss watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, a half-Swiss, half-Italian designer received a call at 4 PM the day before the Swiss Basel Fair. Gerald Genta wasn't an unknown entity to the head honchos of the Swiss watch industry, having designed watches for Omega and Universal Genève. The man on the other end of the line, AP managing director Georges Golay, told Genta that he needed a design for \"an unprecedented steel watch\" for the Italian market...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... and he needed it the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the short turnaround, the commission was the result of a stealthy campaign of market research. The Italian market was ripe for a versatile, sporty steel watch with impeccable finishing and killer looks that could transition from day to night seamlessly. So Genta set to work on the design, using a diver's helmet as inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the next morning, he was done. He submitted the design to Carlo de Marchi and Charles Bauty--heads of the Italian and Swiss markets for Audemars Piguet--the blueprint for what would become the Royal Oak. Though intended to be later sold in steel, Audemars Piguet cast the prototypes of the Royal Oak in white gold at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting edge design featured a sharply angled case, with the rivets of the bezel reminiscent of gaskets in a diver's helmet. Additionally, the eight sides of the case--and the name, Royal Oak--were inspired by eight ships of the Royal Navy that were hewn from an oak tree that sheltered King Charles II during the English Civil War. In keeping with Audemars Piguet's intention for the Royal Oak to be stylish, the case was 7mm thin, and the bracelet (made by Gay Fréres) was integrated into the case to create a slim profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat first Royal Oak, a Reference 5402, introduced in 1972, was something entirely new. In fact, it was so new that it more or less created the genre of a \"luxury sports watch,\" less of a tool watch in appearance than the Rolex Submariner but still robust enough to withstand the rigors of daily wear. However, sales of the Royal Oak were sluggish at first, with authorized dealers failing to sell out their allotment of 400 Royal Oaks a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut all that changed in 1974, when the head of Fiat, Giovanni Agnelli, greeted the public wearing a Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, the response was so positive that the initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as Audemars Piguet scrambled to meet demand. It can be said without question that the original Reference 5402 \"A Series\" (nicknamed by collectors the \"Jumbo\" for its then-\u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e 39mm size) single-handedly paved the way for a very bright future for Audemars Piguet. Now, the Royal Oak line is of course a core component of their collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful thing about Genta's design is how well it lends itself to being adapted to many different case materials and sizes. This stunner of a watch is a Reference 5402 SA in two-tone steel and gold. Carefully preserved, the case and its integrated bracelet are hefty despite the slimness, and the grey of the micro-tapisserie dial positively gleams in the light--a beautiful piece that is sure to delight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34116693633,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Royal_Oak_5402SA_Two_Tone_AS02015_1.jpg?v=1494621744"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-as02105","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough the Universal Genève Polerouter was Gerald Genta’s first success, his true pièce de resistance was a watch that would break the horological mold—quite literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is without question Genta’s most memorable work, and changed the shape of the industry in more ways than one—but it was merely one in a long line of successes that marked Genta’s illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the time he had completed his training, Switzerland was in the midst of a worldwide recession following the Second World War. Like many young designers, Genta found himself in no place to refuse work. Fortunately for him, work was never something that was in short supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhether from jewelers or watchmakers, whether to design a case, a bracelet, or a dial, Genta received commissions, and he accepted them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThanks to these commissions, he amassed a fairly impressive portfolio. And even though he sold designs for a paltry 15 Swiss francs, he had so many clients throughout the world that he managed to make a comfortable living for himself. So when he received the call from Universal Genève, he was a young man with some experience behind him, yet poised on the brink of a breakthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe breakthrough of course came with the Polerouter, but Genta continued to sell designs to the great houses of watchmaking. His first commission from Patek Philippe came in 1968 for the Golden Ellipse. And though expert opinion differs and facts are murky, his hand is evident in some designs for Omega’s Constellation line—particularly those with integrated bracelets that would foreshadow the Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGenta received the call from Audemars Piguet in 1971, on 4 PM the day before the Basel Fair was supposed to take place. The managing director of Audemars Piguet, Georges Golay, needed a design from Genta that would resonate with their Italian clientele—something sporty, yet still elegant, with an integrated bracelet. And he needed it the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo one could have imagined that the Royal Oak would have been such a success. In fact, sales were sluggish at first, until the head of Fiat appeared in public wearing one. After that, it seemed as though authorized dealers couldn’t sell them fast enough to meet demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGenta would go on to create watches that have gone to become legends in and of themselves. The Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingeniuer spring to mind. But it’s the Royal Oak’s horological blueprint and design DNA that inspired and informed those other watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis stunner of a watch is a Reference 5402 SA in two-tone steel and gold. Carefully preserved, the case and its integrated bracelet are hefty despite the slimness, and the grey of the micro-tapisserie dial positively gleams in the light. Coming complete with original box and guarantee dated March 1978, it’s a beautiful piece that is sure to delight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37216861121,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Royal_Oak_5402SA_Two_Tone_AS02105_1.jpg?v=1502983943"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-dress-watch","title":"Audemars Piguet Dress Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are certain watches that define a brand, informing its design ethos and becoming nothing short of iconic in the minds of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Audemars Piguet, that watch is the Royal Oak—in all its multitudinous incarnations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet the manufacture from Le Brassus did not earn its seat in the triumvirate of leading watch brands—the so-called Big Three—on the success of the Royal Oak alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, both Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet came from long lines of watchmakers, and made their reputations long before the Royal Oak was conceived. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir reputation rested on watches like this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough not bearing a catchy name like the Royal Oak, or boasting complicated movements like the present-day Jules Audemars collection, this dress watch nevertheless captures everything that Audemars Piguet has come to be. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat stands out the most is the airy thinness of the case—while it can’t be any farther removed from the bulkiness of the Royal Oak Offshore, making ultra-thin watches is something at which Audemars Piguet has long excelled. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting in the 1920s, manufactures have vied against each other to create the thinnest watches available on the market. The fiercest competition was between Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre, who fired the opening salvo with the 1907 release of a pocket watch movement that was 1.38mm thin. A mere two decades later (which is almost an instant in an industry where research and development can take years), Audemars Piguet introduced a movement that was 1.32mm thin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd the competition continues even to this day, with watches like this one—with its thin platinum case—exemplifying the manufacture’s skill at producing thin watches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause making a large watch doesn’t require any display of skill. However, making a thin one does. For a watchmaker an ultra-thin watch is the ultimate mark of refinement, and the same holds true for the man who wears one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4210172493854,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Platinum_Dress_Watch_AS02326_1.jpg?v=1510329073"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-as02859","title":"Audemars Piguet Dual Time Power Reserve","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dual Time Power Reserve is a perfect example of Audemars Piguet's design \u003cem\u003esavoir faire\u003c\/em\u003e outside of the cherished Royal Oak. The most notable feature on this watch is the eye catching multi-dimensional blue dial with roman indices. The dial is housed in a 36mm solid platinum case with a stepped bezel and is paired with an AP signed black leather strap and matching platinum buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this a beautiful looking example, but it's also functional. It features a calibre 2129 automatic movement with dual time indication, date, and a power reserve indicator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe you're a diehard AP fan looking for a counterpoint to your Jumbo Royal Oak, or maybe you're a collector looking for a superlative dress piece. Whatever the reason, you won't regret letting this one keep your wrist warm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet is best known among collectors for the Royal Oak, the watch designed by the legendary Gerald Genta and released in 1972 , single-handedly bringing AP back from the brink of bankruptcy and inciting the modern jumbo-watch trend that dominated decades of wristwatch design and is only now beginning to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Oak was greeted with a lot of criticism, but by the late 1970s, it was a benchmark for style and AP was quick to recognize its success, making it a crown jewel for the brand. The success of the Royal Oak maintained, and AP capitalized, releasing an array of models and complications right up to today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne effect of the Royal Oak was a renewed focus on Audemars Piguet as a serious haute manufacture capable of producing incredibly beautiful and well-built timepieces, whether they be steel sports watches or smaller, more reserved dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15850017783895,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AP_AS02859__5.jpg?v=1544197728"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-as02858","title":"Audemars Piguet Ultra Slim Limited Edition","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this elegant white gold piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that the brand is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors, making ultra-thin watches is something at which Audemars Piguet has long excelled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat stands out the most to us about this piece is the airy thinness and the fine detailing in the design of the 18K white gold case. Sized at 35mm in diameter and measuring only 5mm in thickness, it features a silver dial with pencil hands, enlarged engine-turned bezel, and a display case back highlighting the Calibre 2003\/2 manually-wound lever movement, finely detailed by a master engraver. Produced in very limited quantities in the late 1990s, this particular example is numbered 38\/50 on the case back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with its original AP signed black reptile leather strap, it's a standout tuxedo watch that slides effortlessly under any cuff, and is sure to attract the attention of anyone who knows that the brand from Le Brassus can do more than beefy and angular!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are certain watches that define a brand, informing its design ethos and becoming nothing short of iconic in the minds of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Audemars Piguet, that watch is the Royal Oak—in all its multitudinous incarnations. Yet the manufacture from Le Brassus did not earn its seat in the triumvirate of leading watch brands—the so-called Big Three—on the success of the Royal Oak alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, both Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet came from long lines of watchmakers, and made their reputations long before the Royal Oak was conceived. Their reputations rested on their ability to create incredibly elegant timepieces in numerous styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough they may not have had catchy names like the Royal Oak, or boasted complicated movements like the present-day Jules Audemars collection, these dress watches nevertheless captures the attention to detail that Audemars Piguet has come to be known for. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting in the 1920s, manufactures vied against each other to create the thinnest wristwatches available on the market. The fiercest competition was between Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre, who fired the opening salvo with the 1907 release of a pocket watch movement that was 1.38mm thin. A mere two decades later (which is almost an instant in an industry where research and development can take years), Audemars Piguet introduced a movement that was 1.32mm thin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe competition continues even to this day, with ultra-thin models exemplifying a manufacture’s skill at producing exquisite watches. For a watchmaker an ultra-thin watch is the ultimate mark of refinement, and the same holds true for the collector who wears one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15850022043735,"sku":null,"price":6900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AP_AS02858_5.jpg?v=1549997399"},{"product_id":"wos-hy-as03091-audemars-piguet-royal-oak","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Midsize","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne name: Gerald Genta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is without question Genta’s most memorable work, and changed the shape of the industry in more ways than one — but it was merely one in a long line of successes that marked Genta’s illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak (which was subsequently mimicked by the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur SL), is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from steel to carbon fiber or rose gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model, a Reference 14790, is sized at 35mm and features a gorgeous blue tapisserie dial. Wearing slightly smaller than its \"Jumbo\" predecessors, the 14790 has become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear it once, trust us, you'll have a hard time taking it off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, who would make his name for designing this very watch, AP planned from the beginning to make this new watch - dubbed the Royal Oak - a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003cem\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/em\u003e.  Made in steel.  The gamble paid off, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the cutting edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro tapisserie dial, and ultra thin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe response was so positive that their initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as they scrambled to meet demand.  It can be said without question that the original Reference 5402 \"A Series\" - nicknamed by collectors the \"Jumbo\" for its \u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e39mm size (!) - single handedly paved the way for a very bright future for Audemars Piguet, and the Royal Oak line is of course a key component of their collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19780190666839,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AUDEMARS_PIGUET_Royal_Oak_AS03891_5.jpg?v=1553871503"},{"product_id":"as03177-audemars-piguet-royal-oak","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne name: Gerald Genta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Genta’s most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Oak essentially created an entirely 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 rose gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model, a Reference 14790, is sized at 35mm and features a richly patinated charcoal micro-tapisserie dial. Wearing slightly smaller than its \"Jumbo\" predecessors, the 14790 has become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off-- don't say we didn't warn you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, who would make his name for designing this very watch, AP planned from the beginning to make this new watch - dubbed the Royal Oak - a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003cem\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/em\u003e.  Made in steel.  The gamble paid off, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the cutting edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro tapisserie dial, and ultra thin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28049162141783,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/gAlVgwwE.jpeg?v=1559848884"},{"product_id":"as03067-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-chronograph","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 'Beast'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It was the design that made Gerald Genta's career and remains, without question, the most celebrated collection in Audemars Piguet's near 145 year long history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its early success in the 1970s and 80s, by the early 1990s sales of the port-hole inspired timepiece were on the decline. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, and perhaps reinvigorate sales, AP turned to a young designer named \u003c\/span\u003eEmmanuel Gueit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo say that Gueit reinterpreted Genta's classic design would be an understatement. The resulting watch was bigger, heavier, and bolder than ever before. The blue micro-tapisserie dial is deeply set into a thick octagonal steel bezel, balanced by blue 'therban' pushers and crown. It was bigger than virtually anything else on the market in 1993 and inadvertently began a trend of massive timepieces which, to one extent or another, continues to this day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first 100 examples were made with the simple \"Royal Oak\" moniker engraved on the case back, with \"Offshore\" coming afterwards. This particular piece is an exceptionally early example, number 103, meaning it is quite literally the third watch ever to be christened \"Offshore\".    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom an historic perspective, this is the watch that brought Audemars Piguet, and one could argue the larger Swiss watch industry, into the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis early Royal Oak Offshore is an incredible collector grade piece from a critical moment in Audemars Piguet's story. Don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, who would make his name for designing this very watch, AP planned from the beginning to make this new watch - dubbed the Royal Oak - a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003cem\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/em\u003e.  Made in steel.  The gamble paid off, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the cutting edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro tapisserie dial, and ultra thin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe response was so positive that their initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as they scrambled to meet demand.  It can be said without question that the original Reference 5402 \"A Series\" - nicknamed by collectors as the \"Jumbo\" for its \u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e39mm size - single handedly paved the way for a very bright future for Audemars Piguet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28360609169495,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/1ooSw6Rr.jpeg?v=1561498556"},{"product_id":"as03259-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-midsize","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Midsize","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne name: Gerald Genta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is without question Genta’s most memorable work, and changed the shape of the industry in more ways than one — but it was merely one in a long line of successes that marked Genta’s illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak (which was subsequently mimicked by the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur SL), is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from steel to carbon fiber or solid gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model, a Reference 14790BA, is sized at 35mm and features a gorgeous champagne gold micro-tapisserie dial. Wearing slightly smaller than its \"Jumbo\" predecessors, the 14790BA has become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear it once, trust us, you'll have a hard time taking it off. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, who would make his name for designing this very watch, AP planned from the beginning to make this new watch - dubbed the Royal Oak - a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003cem\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/em\u003e.  Made in steel.  The gamble paid off, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the cutting edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro tapisserie dial, and ultra thin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe response was so positive that their initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as they scrambled to meet demand.  It can be said without question that the original Reference 5402 \"A Series\" - nicknamed by collectors the \"Jumbo\" for its \u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e39mm size (!) - single handedly paved the way for a very bright future for Audemars Piguet, and the Royal Oak line is of course a key component of their collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29056518455383,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/O79akRnz.jpeg?v=1560368941"},{"product_id":"as03559-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-jumbo","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Oak 'Jumbo' is a darling in the watch enthusiast community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique and historically significant design that has lent itself to countless offspring and homages, it is also universally lauded for being one of the best-wearing sports watches of all time, thanks to its innovative integrated bracelet design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example dates to the very beginning of the model's lineage, one of only 2000 models to feature the \"A Series\" nomenclature. Fitted with the ultra-popular \"AP at 6:00\" dial configuration, this piece is in tremendous condition with a beautiful dial, intact luminous material, and a nicely broken-in bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop us a line for more information - this is a special one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1970s, the Swiss watch industry was in a state of crisis. The introduction of the automatic chronograph movements--like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/zenith\/products\/zenith-el-primero-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zenith El Primero Reference A385\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eZenith El Primero\u003c\/a\u003e--proved no match against the innovation from Japan that shook the industry to the core. Faced with the influx of Quartz watches in the watch industry, consumers turned to the reliable Japanese products, and sales of Swiss mechanical watches plummeted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Audemars Piguet, the venerable manufacture based in Le Brassus, had a secret weapon in their arsenal that would safeguard the future of the brand--and, they hoped, revitalize the faltering Swiss watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, a half-Swiss, half-Italian designer received a call at 4:00 PM the day before the Swiss Basel Fair. Gerald Genta wasn't an unknown entity to the head honchos of the Swiss watch industry, having designed pieces for Omega and Universal Genève. The man on the other end of the line, AP managing director Georges Golay, told Genta that he needed a design for \"an unprecedented steel watch\" for the Italian market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, and it needed to be done by the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Golay, despite the short turnaround he gave Genta, wasn't crazy. The commission was the result of a stealthy campaign of market research. The Italian elite, he learned, might be interested in a versatile, sporty steel watch with impeccable finishing and killer looks that could transition from day to night seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Genta set to work on the design, using a diver's helmet as inspiration. By the next morning, he was done, and submitted to Carlo de Marchi and Charles Bauty--heads of the Italian and Swiss markets--the blueprint for what would become Audemars Piguet's most signature watch: the Royal Oak. Though intended to be crafted in steel, Audemars Piguet--never very familiar with the metal--cast the prototypes of the Royal Oak in white gold before finally getting the hang of the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting edge design featured a sharply angled case, with the exposed rivets of the bezel reminiscent of gaskets in a diver's helmet. Additionally, the eight sides of the case--and the name, Royal Oak--were inspired by eight ships of the Royal Navy that were hewn from an oak tree that sheltered King Charles II during the English Civil War. In keeping with Audemars Piguet's intention for the Royal Oak to be stylish, the case was 7mm thin, and the bracelet (made by Gay Fréres) was integrated into the case to create a slim profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat first Royal Oak, a Reference 5402, introduced in 1972, was something entirely new--so new, in fact, that it more or less created the genre of a \"luxury sports watch,\" a sports watch that would not look out of place on a yacht. However, sales of the Royal Oak were sluggish at first, with authorized dealers failing to sell out their allotment of 400 Royal Oaks a piece. But all that changed in 1974, when the head of Fiat, Giovanni Agnelli, greeted the public wearing a Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, the response was so positive that the initial allocation sold out, resulting in an extension of the line as Audemars Piguet scrambled to meet demand. 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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 rose gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model, a Reference 14790, is sized at 35mm and features a richly patinated charcoal micro-tapisserie dial. 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Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, who would make his name for designing this very watch, AP planned from the beginning to make this new watch - dubbed the Royal Oak - a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003cem\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/em\u003e.  Made in steel.  The gamble paid off, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the cutting edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro tapisserie dial, and ultra thin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31507570851927,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/W9SBigXg.jpg?v=1581524682"},{"product_id":"as03500-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-midsize","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Midsize","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Royal oak is one of the most iconic luxury watches ever put into production. Hard stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether we are talking about the earliest 5402s, modern Royal Oaks or those in between, they're all great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example here is a reference 14790.789 dating to circa 1993, and features a two-tone case constructed from 18k Yellow Gold and stainless steel. The ground breaking design was created by the now legendary Gerald Genta - whose other seminal works include the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Universal Geneve Polerouter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt 36mm, it's surprisingly understated, and wears far more under the radar than one might expect - despite being among the most storied luxury sport watches in history. The gray micro-tapisserie dial grounds this watch's contrasting metals, and is truly stunning to behold in person. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStrap a Royal Oak on your wrist for the first time and you'll get what all the fuss is about. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. 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Wearing slightly smaller than its \"Jumbo\" predecessors, the 14486BA has become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear it once, trust us, you'll have a hard time taking it off. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Oak Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a \u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e past. 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Its stepped bezel and short straight lugs give the watch the appearance of a refined gentleman's piece from the 1930s or 40s, complimented expertly by the enamel dial with painted Roman hour indices and yellow gold pencil handset. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe high-grade Calibre 2124 automatic movement drives the day, date and moonphase complications, all set via the winding crown at 3:00. The entire effect is a watch that is not only beautiful but also easy to use and set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplicated watches such as this one - particularly ones finished in precious metals and packing a lot of horological heat for its size - are passed over by most collectors today, but those in the know will recognize that the craftsmanship and materials are way beyond their current market value, and will snatch them up in advance of an inevitable style turn in their direction!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #212121;\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are certain watches that define a brand, informing its design ethos and becoming nothing short of iconic in the minds of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Audemars Piguet, that watch is the Royal Oak—in all its multitudinous incarnations. Yet the manufacture from Le Brassus did not earn its seat in the triumvirate of leading watch brands—the so-called Big Three—on the success of the Royal Oak alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, both Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet came from long lines of watchmakers, and made their reputations long before the Royal Oak was conceived. Their reputations rested on their ability to create incredibly elegant timepieces in numerous styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough they may not have had catchy names like the Royal Oak, or boasted complicated movements like the present-day Jules Audemars collection, their vintage dress watches nevertheless captures the attention to detail that Audemars Piguet has come to be known for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32347998388311,"sku":"40990021","price":7900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AUDEMARS_PIGUET_CALENDER_25589-002_AS03812-7.jpg?v=1602102726"},{"product_id":"as03842-audemars-piguet-automatic","title":"Audemars Piguet Automatic Dress Watch 18K","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this elegant yellow gold piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that the brand is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors, making ultra-thin watches is something at which Audemars Piguet has long excelled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat stands out the most to us about this piece is the airy thinness and the fine detailing throughout. Sized at 34mm in diameter and measuring only 6mm in thickness, it features a satin gold tone dial with pencil hands, thin polished bezel, and a screw case back, behind which lies the Calibre 21C automatic movement with full-body rotor. 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Powered by a manual winding Calibre 2120 and produced in very limited quantities in 1969-1970 its shape subtly foreshadows the Genta-designed Royal Oak that would follow in 1972.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired up with a black leather strap, it's a standout tuxedo watch that slides effortlessly under any cuff, and is sure to attract the attention of anyone who knows that the brand from Le Brassus can do more than beefy and angular!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are certain watches that define a brand, informing its design ethos and becoming nothing short of iconic in the minds of collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Audemars Piguet, that watch is the Royal Oak—in all its multitudinous incarnations. 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Wearing a smidge larger than its measurements would lead you to believe, this watch offers an exceptional value if you are looking for a more understated alternative compared to its larger siblings - even with its 18k yellow gold construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off - don't say we didn't warn you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. 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Fitted to an integrated-style factory brown crocodile leather strap with matching signed 18k rose gold deployant buckle, this is an elevated take on Audemars Piguet's most iconic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off - don't say we didn't warn you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  Their horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003every traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epast. 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But the smaller non-Offshore models, simply known as Royal Oak Chronograph, are truly quite special - particularly when executed in precious metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model, a Reference 25960BA, is finished in 18K yellow gold with a luminous white \u003cem\u003etapisserie\u003c\/em\u003e dial, triple subsidiary register layout, and of course the iconic integrated bracelet for which Royal Oaks are perhaps best well known. 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(Production runs were so small that between the 1930s and 1950s, only 307 chronographs were completed.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThankfully, AP saw fit to reissue certain of these horological wonders in its Remaster line. This product family has thus far seen only one release, but boy, is it a stunner. In fact, its modern diameter excluded, you might have to flip it over and see the sapphire case back before realizing you’re not holding a watch made during the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular watch, a Remaster 01 (which is based on a reference from 1943), is housed in a 40mm case in steel and rose gold with gorgeous “teardrop” lugs in excellent condition. It features an unsigned crown, sapphire crystals both dial-side and for the caseback, and is powered by the exquisite, in-house Audemars Piguet Calibre 4409 automatic movement with flyback chronograph functionality and signed 18K winding rotor. An incredible gold-toned dial features a triple-register layout with 12-hour, running seconds and 30-minute counters; a matching gold and blued-steel handset; and an outer tachymeter scale with printed indices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd that’s not all: This particular watch comes with a signed, tan leather calf strap with signed steel pin buckle, as well as its inner and outer boxes, books and warranty card. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven for a mid-20th century chronograph — many of which were stunning pieces of industrial design — the Remaster 01 is a beautiful anomaly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581165224023,"sku":"40990360","price":59900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS05675_40990360_AUDEMARSPIGUET_REMASTER01FLYBACKCHRONOGRAPH_26595SR.OO.AO32VE.01-6.jpg?v=1643991737"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-millenary-as05806","title":"Audemars Piguet Millenary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis exquisite ovular stainless steel dress piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line, or even \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Royal Oak that Audemars Piguet is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors. And that's why we love it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce upon a time, the manufacture from Le Brassus was known for creating truly superlative luxury timepieces with an emphasis on beauty over brawn. Pieces such as this Reference 1530ST prove that AP can still deliver these avant garde novelties!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeaturing an oversized, oval-shaped case crafted in stainless steel, this Millenary measures 47mm by 42mm with a thin profile and softly rounded edges. With its offset, black and anthracite dial with applied, ping gold Roman numerals and hands, it has a flair that can’t help but turn heads. But timekeeping doesn’t even take center-stage: The Audemars Piguet Calibre 4101 has been integrated into the case reversed, such that components typically hidden behind the dial are here on full display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePaired with a sapphire crystal, signed crown and a black leather alligator-pattern strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, this ref. 1530ST would be enough of a statement piece on its own to get collector’s hearts racing. But that’s not all, folks — it also comes with its inner and outer boxes and papers from Wempe in New York, dated to 2013.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtistic watches such as this one are fun and wonderful timepieces, and there's no telling if and when one of these in any condition will surface again — so don't wait!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581185507415,"sku":"40990390","price":23950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS05806_40990390_AUDEMARSPIGUET_MILLENARY_15350ST-6.jpg?v=1643994323"},{"product_id":"as05682-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-diver-live-on-site","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoyal Oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt was the design that made Gerald Genta's career and remains, without question, the most celebrated collection in Audemars Piguet's near 145-year long history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1993, the Royal Oak line expanded to include the Offshore line, which drove the bulk of sales for AP in the past few decades. 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Additionally, the large stainless steel case with its excellent integrated rubber strap manages to fit perfectly on the wrist despite its 42mm size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeaturing bright white dash indices, Roman numerals and a matching handset filled with LumiNova that positively pops against a black macro-tappisserie dial, what we have here is a watch that takes legibility seriously. The inclusion of the Audemars Piguet manufacture Calibre 3120, with its 40 jewels and impressive 60 hours of power reserve, is merely icing on the cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn excellent condition throughout and accompanied by its full original kit, this is a tremendous opportunity to pick up an excellent example of an OffShore that you can truly take anywhere!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581208969303,"sku":"40990365","price":37900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS05682_40990365_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAKOFFSHOREDIVER_15710ST.OO.A002CA.01-6.jpg?v=1643994680"},{"product_id":"as05681-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-live-on-site","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Royal Oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt was the design that made Gerald Genta's career and remains, without question, the most celebrated collection in Audemars Piguet's near 145-year long history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1993, the Royal Oak line expanded to include the Offshore Chronograph, which drove the bulk of sales for AP in the past few decades. Debatably, the Offshore is responsible for carrying AP into the 21st century and ushering it into the powerhouse position in which it exists today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a substantial 42mm stainless steel case with a black macro-tappisserie dial, this particular Offshore ref. H50979 is an immediate attention-grabber: Oversized luminous Arabic indices combined with a matching handset, a tri-register chronograph layout and white printing all come together to give a look at once tactical and fashionable. Complementing the industrial vibe is the signature octagonal Royal Oak screwed bezel, plus an inner tachymeter scale and matching black crown and pushers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA sapphire crystal and integrated leather strap with hidden, signed deployant clasp complete the picture of one of the coolest timepieces AP has ever released — and this is to say nothing of the in-house automatic Calibre 3126\/3840 ticking away within, providing 50 hours of power reserve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn excellent condition throughout, this is a tremendous opportunity to pick up one of the most loved Royal Oaks to date!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581221191767,"sku":"40990363","price":35500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS05681_40990363_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAKOFFSHORE_H50979-6.jpg?v=1643995697"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-white-gold-dress-watch-as04332","title":"Audemars Piguet White Gold Dress Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis slim and elegant piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that the brand is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece speaks for itself, by purveying simple understated elegance with no additional frills. It features a 34mm white gold case with a blue sunburst dial with applied indices and a matching handset and comes fitted to a brown alligator leather strap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its timeless and endlessly appealing looks - combined with extensive pedigree, this is a great opportunity to snag an excellent heirloom quality timepiece from one of the very best in the business!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, it's hard to go wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39628396953687,"sku":"40990172","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04332_40990172_AUDEMARSPIGUET_GENTLEMAN_SDRESSWATCH18K-6.jpg?v=1730485252"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-day-date-moonphase","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Day-Date Moonphase","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne name: Gerald Genta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Genta’s most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model, a Reference 25594ST, remains in excellent condition overall and features a 36mm stainless steel construction, a lovely white \u003cem\u003etapisserie\u003c\/em\u003e dial with applied luminous \u003cem\u003ebaton\u003c\/em\u003e indices and matching handset, and Audemars Piguet's Calibre 2825 automatic-winding calendar moonphase movement within!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing slightly smaller than its \"Jumbo\" predecessors, 36mm Royal Oaks have become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off - don't say we didn't warn you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39631255306327,"sku":"40990358","price":41900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS05671_40990358_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAKDAY-DATEMOONPHASE_25594ST-6.jpg?v=1645465979"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/audemars-piguet-sold.oembed?page=5","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}