Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

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REF 26331ST
Automatic
41 MM
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SKU AS06699
Article Number 40990966
ref 26331ST
case size 41 MM
movement Automatic Winding
approximate age 2020s
dial color Black
material Stainless Steel
style Chronograph
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Metal
Includes Integrated stainless steel bracelet with signed push-button deployant clasp. Also includes inner and outer boxes, books, and warranty card.
overall condition The case is in outstanding, virtually unworn condition throughout showing only faint wear from careful handling with intact factory casing and stickering. Luminous black 'tapisserie' dial with silver subsidiary registers is in equally as-new condition with matching handset. Signed crown.
REF 26331ST
Automatic
41 MM
– Show less
SKU AS06699
Article Number 40990966
ref 26331ST
case size 41 MM
movement Automatic Winding
approximate age 2020s
dial color Black
material Stainless Steel
style Chronograph
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Metal
Includes Integrated stainless steel bracelet with signed push-button deployant clasp. Also includes inner and outer boxes, books, and warranty card.
overall condition The case is in outstanding, virtually unworn condition throughout showing only faint wear from careful handling with intact factory casing and stickering. Luminous black 'tapisserie' dial with silver subsidiary registers is in equally as-new condition with matching handset. Signed crown.

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 Royal Oak is a chronograph model, Reference 26331ST. Housed in a substantial 41mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, a polished bezel, and screw-down chronograph pushers, it features a luminous black Tapisserie dial with applied indices, a matching handset, a date wheel at 4:30, and a triple-register chronograph with silver sub registers. Powered by the Audemars Piguet Calibre 2385 automatic movement, it comes paired to an integrated steel bracelet with 21 links and an AP-signed folding clasp.

Try it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off - don't say we didn't warn you!

Brand Story

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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 very traditional 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.

Utilizing 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 luxury sports watch. 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.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph