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Lot Essay
Introduced in 2023, the reference 26239BC in 18k white gold stands as one of the most celebrated models in Audemars Piguet's current collection. With its remarkable 70-hour power reserve, it is powered by the brand's most recent in-house automatic calibre 4401. The watch features an eye-catching blue 'Grande Tapisserie' dial with luminous white gold applied hour-markers and hands for maximum legibility. This Royal Oak, which combines sporty functionality with sophisticated elegance, also incorporates a flyback chronograph complication and a discreet date display.
The original Royal Oak, released in 1972, completely changed the idea of the luxury sports watch. With its groundbreaking design, the collection instantly attracted the attention of a discerning and informed audience with its daring and innovative design, ultimately becoming the emblem of Audemars Piguet and a true icon in the watchmaking industry. A chronograph version was later added to the Royal Oak line in 1998, powered by the Caliber 2385, which was a slim, self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement based on the Frédéric Piguet 1185. This model maintained its status for 14 years, until 2011.
The original Royal Oak, released in 1972, completely changed the idea of the luxury sports watch. With its groundbreaking design, the collection instantly attracted the attention of a discerning and informed audience with its daring and innovative design, ultimately becoming the emblem of Audemars Piguet and a true icon in the watchmaking industry. A chronograph version was later added to the Royal Oak line in 1998, powered by the Caliber 2385, which was a slim, self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement based on the Frédéric Piguet 1185. This model maintained its status for 14 years, until 2011.