Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 25860ST | 39mm | Black Dial

A Legend Born from Audacity

In 1972, Gérald Genta drew a blueprint that would upend haute horlogerie: a powerful steel watch priced like gold, shaped by daring geometry and uncompromising finishing. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak shattered expectations and created the modern luxury sports watch—an audacious vision that still defines contemporary style.

The Hallmarks of an Iconoclast

• Reference Number: 25860ST
• The Octagonal Bezel with 8 Hexagonal Screws: A bold, nautical-inspired frame with satin-brushed planes and polished bevels that catch the light with architectural precision.
• The Integrated Tapering Bracelet: A fluid extension of the case, hand-finished stainless steel links that articulate with sculptural comfort.
• The ‘Tapisserie’ Dial: Smoky black with the Royal Oak’s signature geometric relief—depth, texture, and charisma in every glance.
• Case Material and Diameter: Stainless Steel, 39 mm—elegantly slim, unmistakably powerful.
• Calibre: Automatic self-winding movement delivering refined performance and everyday reliability.

The Curator’s Insight:

In the heat of the quartz crisis, Audemars Piguet wagered everything on an oversized steel masterpiece—an electrifying risk that didn’t just survive; it rewrote the future and secured the Maison’s legacy.

An Icon of Disruptive Design

The Royal Oak remains the international language of bold taste—unafraid, uncompromising, unforgettable. It is a statement for those who honor tradition but live to challenge it, a beacon for visionaries who recognize the power of pure design.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The design connoisseur who collects icons of modernism.
• The individual who identifies with a story of bold, disruptive innovation.
• The purist seeking the original luxury sports watch.