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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 Steel Silver Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 Steel Silver Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 Steel Silver Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Crafted with a solid stainless steel caseback and bracelet, this unisex watch boasts a fixed stainless steel bezel and silver dial with blue subdials.

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Audemars Piguet Ladies Royal Oak Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Ladies Royal Oak Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Ladies Royal Oak Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Singapore, SG

This piece has been discontinued. It is no longer available in stores. It is in excellent condition with almost no scratches and keeps time well. Serial No. : E84066 Functions : Ho...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 30mm Quartz Blue Dial Silver Tone Watch 6007ST
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 30mm Quartz Blue Dial Silver Tone Watch 6007ST

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 30mm Quartz Blue Dial Silver Tone Watch 6007ST

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Aventura, FL

Functions: hour, minute, date. Royal Oak Series. Luxury watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Silver Dial Mens Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Silver Dial Mens Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Silver Dial Mens Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Covered By 3 Year Chronostore Warranty Details: Brand Audemars Piguet Department Men Model Number 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04 Model Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Style Luxury Band Color Steel D...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic 41mm Mens Watch Silver 15400OR.OO.D088CR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic 41mm Mens Watch Silver 15400OR.OO.D088CR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic 41mm Mens Watch Silver 15400OR.OO.D088CR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (15400OROOD088CR01) self-winding automatic watch, features a 41mm 18k rose gold case surrounding a silver Grande Tapisserie dial on a brand new brown alliga...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch 26300ST.OO.1110ST.05
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch 26300ST.OO.1110ST.05

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch 26300ST.OO.1110ST.05

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 39mm Stainless Steel Chronograph Silver Tapestry Dial Men's Automatic Watch 26300ST.OO.1110ST.05.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Silver Dial Chrono Watch 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Silver Dial Chrono Watch 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Silver Dial Chrono Watch 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

It is completed with a stainless steel band that opens and closes with a fold over clasp with double push button safety. This watch comes with original box and papers. Brand Audemar...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond Silver Steel Ladies Watch 67621ST.ZZ.D012CR.02
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond Silver Steel Ladies Watch 67621ST.ZZ.D012CR.02

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond Silver Steel Ladies Watch 67621ST.ZZ.D012CR.02

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Details: Brand Audemars Piguet Series Royal Oak Model Number 67621ST.ZZ.D012CR.02 Box No Papers No Movement Quartz: Battery Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Case Shape Rou...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Audemars Piguet Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Audemars Piguet Royal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch 15551OR.ZZ.1356OR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch 15551OR.ZZ.1356OR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch 15551OR.ZZ.1356OR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Fits up to 6 inches. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Gents Stainless Steel Silver Dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Gents Stainless Steel Silver Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Gents Stainless Steel Silver Dial

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 42 mm Stainless Steel Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with a "Mega Tapisserie" pattern and applied arabic numbers, date at 3 0'clock, 12 hour recorder ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mid-Size 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mid-Size 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mid-Size 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Rose Gold Royal Oak Mid-Size 37mm Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers and a “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel with 8 ic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Gents 18 Karat Rose Gold Silvered Dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Gents 18 Karat Rose Gold Silvered Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Gents 18 Karat Rose Gold Silvered Dial

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Rose Gold Royal Oak Selfwinding Gents 39mm Wristwatch, silvered dial with a "Grande Tapisserie" pattern and applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k rose gold beze...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Rose Gold Royal Oak Dual Time Gents Wristwatch, silver-toned dial with a "Grande Tapisserie" pattern and applied hour markers, date sub-dial between 1 and 3 0'clock, dual time...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25594ST, Silver Dial, Certified
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25594ST, Silver Dial, Certified

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25594ST, Silver Dial, Certified

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference #: 25594ST. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Royal Oak Offshore 25854 Perpetual Calendar Titanium/Silver
Royal Oak Offshore 25854 Perpetual Calendar Titanium/Silver

Royal Oak Offshore 25854 Perpetual Calendar Titanium/Silver

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Royal Oak Offshore in titanium featuring a perpetual calendar was introduced in 2003 making it a lightweight metal watch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25589BA, Silver Dial, Certified
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25589BA, Silver Dial, Certified

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25589BA, Silver Dial, Certified

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference #:25589BA. Audemars Piguet Day-Date Moonphase 25589BA Mens Automatic Watch 33mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26030IO.OO.D001IN.01, Silver
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26030IO.OO.D001IN.01, Silver

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26030IO.OO.D001IN.01, Silver

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Titanium Silver 42 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.OO.1220ST.01, Silver Dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.OO.1220ST.01, Silver Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.OO.1220ST.01, Silver Dial

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference #: 15300ST.OO.1220ST.01. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 39 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25960BA.OO.1185BA.01, Silver Dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25960BA.OO.1185BA.01, Silver Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25960BA.OO.1185BA.01, Silver Dial

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference #: 25960BA.OO.1185BA.01. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Silver 39 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak C19584, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak C19584, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak C19584, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference #:C19584. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetual Calendar in 18k. Auto w/ date, day, month, moonphase and perpetual calendar. 38.5 mm case ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Royal Oak 7885 B S6 PR VIN, Silver Dial, Certified
Franck Muller Royal Oak 7885 B S6 PR VIN, Silver Dial, Certified

Franck Muller Royal Oak 7885 B S6 PR VIN, Silver Dial, Certified

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller Royal Oak Reference #: 7885 B S6 PR VIN. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 40 MM.

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14470 SA, Silver Dial, Certified
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14470 SA, Silver Dial, Certified

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14470 SA, Silver Dial, Certified

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference #:14470 SA. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14470SA Unisex Quartz Watch Two Tone 18k YG 30mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Silver Oak Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact silver oak watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 21 vintage editions and 29 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect silver oak watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing silver oak watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Audemars Piguet, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Alexey Gabilo each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A silver oak watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a silver oak watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Silver Oak Watch?

On average, a silver oak watch at 1stDibs sells for $8,750, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $126,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Audemars Piguet for sale on 1stDibs

The story of celebrated family-owned manufacturer Audemars Piguet and its universally acclaimed, widely coveted luxury watches begins deep in the Jura Mountains in western Switzerland.

The Vallée de Joux has been a haven of watchmaking since the late 18th century, when the residents of farming communities began creating timepieces during the winter months.

Jules Louis Audemars (1851–1918) and Edward Auguste Piguet (1853–1919), both natives of the region, were already deeply entrenched in the world of watchmaking when they joined forces to form a new house of horology near the end of the 19th century, an alliance that would be the start of a multigenerational family company. With complementary specialties within the field, Audemars and Piguet made the perfect pair in 1875: Audemars, the more technically minded of the two, oversaw production, while Piguet specialized in quality control and led the business and marketing parts of the outfit.

Audemars Piguet’s first major milestone came in 1892, when it created the world’s first minute-repeating movement for a wristwatch. (It was sold to Omega, whose origins date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a masterpiece of horology that boasted a perpetual calendar, minute repeater, alarm and chronograph with jumping seconds. It is still said to be the most complicated timepiece that Audemars Piguet has ever designed.

Between 1918 and 1919, both founders of Audemars Piguet had died and were replaced by their respective sons, incidentally both named Paul. Under the leadership of ​​Paul Louis Audemars and Paul Edward Piguet, the watchmaker continued to innovate. It retained an ever-evolving technical focus and found new praise for its efforts, producing the world’s thinnest pocket-watch caliber in 1925, the first skeletonized pocket watch in 1934 and the world’s thinnest wristwatch in 1946.

When the quartz crisis of the 1970s left many watchmakers in the lurch, Audemars and Piguet found a creative solution, tapping the Geneva-born Gérald Genta to conceive the first-ever luxury watch in stainless steel. Launched at what would become the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair in 1972, the Royal Oak, with its octagonal face and integrated bracelet, would come to define the look of Audemars Piguet and revolutionize the luxury wristwatch industry, setting a standard that continues to this day.

Find a collection of vintage Audemars Piguet wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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