Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26320ST | 41mm | Silver Dial

The Birth of the Luxury Sports Watch

In 1972, Gérald Genta sketched the Royal Oak overnight and rewrote the rulebook the next day. A daring steel timepiece priced like precious metal, it challenged the codes of haute horlogerie and ignited an entirely new category—the luxury sports watch. Today, its power and purity still define modern design.

The Architecture of a Revolution

• Reference Number: 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02
• The Octagonal Bezel with 8 Hexagonal Screws: Razor-sharp facets with alternating satin and polish, a maritime-inspired frame that became a global design language.
• The Integrated Tapering Bracelet: Hand-finished stainless-steel links that flow seamlessly from case to wrist—athletic, architectural, unmistakable.
• The ‘Tapisserie’ Dial: Silver Grande Tapisserie pattern delivering depth, texture, and that signature Royal Oak shimmer.
• Case Material and Diameter: Stainless steel, 41 mm—bold presence, perfectly measured.
• Calibre: Automatic chronograph movement (Calibre 2385), a refined engine balancing precision, thinness, and reliability.

The Curator’s Insight

Launching an oversized, high-priced steel watch at the height of the quartz crisis was more than brave—it was visionary. The Royal Oak didn’t just survive; it secured Audemars Piguet’s future and changed the trajectory of fine watchmaking.

More Than a Watch, A Statement

The Royal Oak is the emblem of those who set the tempo, not follow it. It celebrates audacity, proportion, and uncompromising craft in a design that remains as radical today as it was at birth. For the discerning collector, it is the modern blueprint of icon status.

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, refined for today.