Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz | 33mm | 18k Yellow Gold/Steel

The Birth of the Luxury Sports Watch

In 1972, Gérald Genta sketched a vision overnight that would overturn centuries of convention: a bold, octagonal, high-end sports watch in steel, priced like gold. The Royal Oak didn’t just challenge the codes of haute horlogerie—it created an entirely new category, fusing daring architecture with uncompromising luxury.

The Architecture of a Revolution

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• The Octagonal Bezel with 8 Hexagonal Screws: The signature Royal Oak geometry—satin-brushed planes and polished bevels anchored by eight aligned screws for unmistakable presence
• The Integrated Tapering Bracelet: Seamlessly articulated links in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel that flow from case to wrist with sculptural elegance
• The ‘Tapisserie’ Dial: Black dial echoing the Royal Oak’s textural, architectural aesthetic
• Case Material and Diameter: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel, 33 mm
• Calibre: Quartz movement for precise, effortless daily reliability
• Includes: Case, Box

The Curator’s Insight

Audemars Piguet unleashed this radical, oversized steel concept at the height of the quartz crisis—an audacious gamble that didn’t just survive the storm, it redefined the future and secured the Maison’s legacy.

More Than a Watch, A Statement

The Royal Oak remains the emblem of rule-breaking elegance—architectural, instantly recognizable, and utterly modern. It is the choice of those who admire vision over convention and design that leads rather than follows.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The design connoisseur who collects icons of modernism
• The woman who identifies with a story of bold, disruptive innovation
• The purist seeking the original luxury sports watch, refined in a sophisticated 33 mm form factor