Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST white b&p

The story of Audemars Piguet and the Royal Oak is one that is written into horological lore. The day before Baselworld, Gérald Genta was approached to sketch a design for a new watch that, one year later, would disrupt the norms on which the industry was built. In time, it gradually helped to build a resurgence within Swiss watchmaking, firmly establishing a newfound appreciation for steel.

The ref. 14790 Royal Oak was launched by Audemars Piguet in 1992. At 36 mm, the normal size Royal Oak is more wearable than the ‘Jumbo’ and actually wears much larger than its dimensions would suggest, on account of the Royal Oak’s unique case design.

This 14790 dates back to 2004 and features a third series white dial with Audemars Piguet’s iconic embossed ‘grande tapisserie’ pattern in a cool slate grey hue and short hour markers.
It arrives with an incredible set, namely: box,counter box,original warranty, archival excerpt, tag with ref. price and serial and a €1,232 AP service receipt dated 2020.
The condition is exemplary, all geometries and volumes are genuine. An RO worthy of a collector.

There are 19 movable links in the bracelet, not including the 4 fixed ones in the deplo and finials. The bracelet fits an 18.5-cm wrist.