The history of this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
The House of Audemars Piguet shook up the codes of luxury watchmaking in 1972 with the creation of the Royal Oak. Designed in a single night by the legendary Gérald Genta to meet a demand from the Italian market for an unprecedented sports watch, it established steel as a metal of absolute nobility. This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 15510ST.OO.1320ST.05 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the model with an edition produced exclusively in 2022. The anecdote of its design is inspired by the helmet of a traditional diver, whose sculptural robustness is echoed in the octagonal bezel with 8 visible screws. This anniversary piece embodies the apogee of a rebellious design that has become an undisputed icon of Haute Horlogerie.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this 15510ST
The 41 mm-diameter, 10.5 mm-thick armour is fashioned from surgically finished stainless steel. The hypnotic alternation between the frank vertical brushing and the immense mirror-polished bevels catches the light with a rare insolence. The ruthenium-grey dial features the legendary Grande Tapisserie motif and glows under a flat, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Powered by the self-winding Calibre 4302, this mechanical work of art reveals a spectacular 22-carat gold oscillating weight embossed with the 50 YEARS logo through its sapphire crystal caseback. This 257-component, 32-jewel movement beats at 4 Hz and has a 70-hour power reserve. The integrated bracelet with tapering links blends naturally into the wrist and is sealed by an AP folding clasp. The screw-down crown guarantees water resistance to 50 metres.
Why this Audemars Piguet watch
Acquiring this commemorative edition represents an unprecedented opportunity. The specific 50th anniversary oscillating weight was only produced during the year 2022, giving this timepiece a highly speculative aura on the market. The ruthenium grey hue offers a stealthy, devastating aesthetic that adapts to every moment. Completely inaccessible in official boutiques, this configuration stands out as a grail for anyone wishing to own a monument to watchmaking combining pure technicality and aesthetic thrill.
Delivered contents and condition
This mechanical marvel from October 2022 is delivered to you in a complete set including its majestic wooden case, international warranty card and commemorative certificate. The timepiece is in as-new condition, bordering on absolute perfection. The steel edges retain all of their original tension and the brushed surfaces reveal no alterations, promising you a wearing experience as exhilarating as the first day.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this historic piece. As the leading second-hand retailer in Switzerland and with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for fitting and collection on site or fully secure international shipping. You benefit from a right of return within 10 days according to our conditions. We protect your purchase with a 24-month guarantee to ensure complete peace of mind.
* Like new - brand new watch, never worn or in exceptional condition. No visible defects to the naked eye.
