Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331ST | 41mm | Chronograph | Black Dial

The Birth of the Luxury Sports Watch

In 1972, Gérald Genta sketched a revolution overnight—and Audemars Piguet unveiled the Royal Oak: a steel watch priced like gold that shattered the codes of haute horlogerie. Its octagonal bezel, exposed screws, and integrated bracelet didn’t just bend the rules; they rewrote them, inaugurating the era of the luxury sports watch.

The Architecture of a Revolution

• Reference Number: 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02
• The Octagonal Bezel with 8 Hexagonal Screws: The unmistakable Royal Oak signature—industrial poetry rendered with haute horlogerie precision.
• The Integrated Tapering Bracelet: A seamless flow of hand-finished steel links that becomes one with the case.
• The ‘Tapisserie’ Dial: Black “Grande Tapisserie” guilloché for depth, texture, and an architectural play of light.
• Case Material and Diameter: Stainless steel, 41 mm.
• Calibre: Automatic chronograph movement—robust, refined, and ready for everyday precision.
• Includes: Box and Papers
• Condition: Good
• Price: 285,492.89 SAR

The Curator’s Insight

Launching a bold, oversized steel watch at the height of the quartz crisis was audacity of the highest order. That calculated risk didn’t just succeed—it secured the future of the Maison and forever changed modern watchmaking.

More Than a Watch, A Statement

The Royal Oak is the emblem of those who refuse to follow. It is an icon worn by visionaries who value original thought, daring form, and uncompromising craft. For those who prefer to set the agenda—not read it.

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 in its contemporary chronograph form.