For vintage watch collectors everywhere, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak is a stylish, widely coveted status symbol. It features the incorporation of an unconventional material that would one day prove revolutionary to watchmaking, and for celebrated Swiss designer Gérald Genta (1931–2011), it is perhaps his best-known work. Incredibly, its story begins with a simple inspiration: the humble screw.
First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak wristwatch featured a now-legendary design that Genta borrowed from antique diving helmets. More hardware than garment, these helmets were crafted in brass and attached to a diving suit with large screws. Genta translated the motif from the rim of the diving helmet to Audemars Piguet’s newest timepiece, setting eight miniature screws into an octagonal bezel, which surrounded a textured “tapisserie,” or tapestry, dial. Following its launch at what would become the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, Audemars Piguet aptly touted a “bezel locked dramatically to its face, tightly as a porthole.”
In addition to its unique bezel design, the Royal Oak — named for a group of vessels in Britain’s Royal Navy, according to legend — was also unorthodox for its material. Though stainless steel is a ubiquitous option on watches today, in the early 1970s its use was visionary. The Royal Oak was the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from the durable material — a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Stainless steel also allowed for a more integrated connection between case and band, paving the way for the seamless bracelet-style bands that have since been adopted by nearly every watchmaker. The knit-like design of the Royal Oak’s band is echoed by the original model's trademark tapisserie dial, a guilloché backdrop achieved by a precise engraving process. The textural element, paired with the Royal Oak’s sturdy steel and delicate yet industrial screws, gives the timepiece a unique combination of elegance and weight.
Arguably the most prolific freelance watch designer in history, Genta designed timepieces for Omega, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Bulgari, to name a few, but the Royal Oak remains one of his most influential. Since the debut of the original, Audemars Piguet has continued to issue new collections of the style, including men’s and women’s versions in yellow and pink gold, models encircled with diamonds and many more.
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 4100SA Automatic 35mm Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak 4100SA Circa: 1990s Materials: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Case: 35 mm Movement: Automatic Weight: 105 Grams Size: Adjustable, fits up...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch 77351OR.ZZ.1261OR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Aventura, FL
Audemars Piguet launches its first 34 mm Selfwinding Royal Oak. The silver-toned “Grande Tapisserie” dial of this 18-carat pink gold model is adorned with a diamond-set bezel. 18-car...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$72,879 / item
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Reference 14790BA.OO.0789BA.01 with Box & Extract from the Archives , Collectors watch in...
18k Gold
18k Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Full Factory Diamonds Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Luxurious and Beautiful Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Haute Joaillerie Full Factory Diamonds Movement: quartz Functions: hours, minutes Case: 18 kt. yellow gold, diameter 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 25820BA.0.0944BA.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Perpetual Calendar in yellow gold from Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak collection. Featuring a champagne dial and a bezel featuring the iconic 8 Audemars Piguet screws. The dial itself has displays of the moon phases, the day, the date and the month which also has a leap year...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour marke...
Stainless Steel
$105,299 / item
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Custom All Black Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Custom All Black Watch 26320ST.OO.1220ST.01 Black dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, w...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Chocolate 26331OR.OO.1220OR.02 NEW
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polis...
Rose Gold
18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic 14790BA Box & Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790BA/O/0789BA/01 , Collectors Watch in Amazing Condition with Audemars Box & Papers Come...
18k Gold, Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Lady 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01, 37 mm. The watch has Black Dial w/ White gold Royal Oak hands. The Case is Forged carbon w/ 2385 Movement w/ 37 j...
Diamond
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41mm 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Stainless Steel
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41mm 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Stainless Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch Black dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, silver-toned counters, white...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Boutique Edition Blue Dial 77351ST.ZZ.1261ST.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
stunning unworn 34mm Royal Oak, crafted from stainless steel by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a blue dial with grande tapisserie pattern and a date display. Complimenting the dial is a stainless steel fixed bezel with Audemars Piguets iconic 8 screw design, and is set with 40 round brilliant diamonds weighing at ~0.71ct. Fitted with a glareproofed sapphire crystal and powered by a self-winding automatic movement, which is visible though the exhibition case back. This watch is presented on a stainless steel bracelet with a concealed AP folding clasp. Limited to only Audemars Piguet boutique stores, this timepiece comes complete with a Audemars Piguet box...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra Thin Blue Dial Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn NOS 39mm stainless steel Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin by Audemars Piguet 15202ST.OO.0944ST.02. This model is an earlier version of the 15202ST'...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch (Model: 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01) – a luxurious and new timepiece that exudes sophistication. Adorned with ...
Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING "50TH ANNIVERSARY" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution and sports a black Grande Tapisserie dial and a matching alligator strap. Black dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. WATER RESISTANCE 50 m THICKNESS 10.5 mm Ref. 15500OR.OO.D002CR.01 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...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet 37mm Royal Oak Blue & Steel 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.03 Complete
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Truly NEW Audemars Piguet 37mm Royal Oak Blue & Steel 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.03 Complete with original box and original papers. Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone diamond set bezel. Blue with grande tapisserie pattern dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. Audemars Piguet Calibre 3120 Automatic movement, containing 40 Jewels, composed of 280 parts, bitting at 21600 vph, and has a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown. Transparent case back. Octagon case shape, case size: 37 mm, case thickness: 9.8 mm. Ap folding clasp. Water resistant at 50 meters / 165 feet. Functions: date, hour, minute, second. Luxury watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic...
Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Stainless Steel Mens Cufflinks BM0740.STO.US.NBLEU7546
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and tags.
Stainless Steel
Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Diver Serviced Sealed 15701ST.OO.D002CA.03
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Royal Oak Diver, boutique edition, limited to only 300 pieces. This rare piece is crafted in stainless steel by Audemars Piguet. Features a black dia...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 28x31mm quartz
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Berlin, BE
Presenting a refined pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, a timepiece that seamlessly combines elegance with a sporty flair. Designed specif...
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
EXCLUSIVE OFFER, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 25940SK.OO.D002CA.01, with a 42mm steel case, black rubber...
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph White Marina Fully Diamond Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph White Marina Dial 25721ST.OO.1000ST Stainless Steel Automatic Fully Diamond Watch. Luminescent hands and markers on a White Marina di...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Customized with Genuine Diamonds Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Customized with Genuine Diamonds 25721ST.OO.1000ST.09
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Ladies 26231ST.ZZ.D027CA.0
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Ladies 26231ST.ZZ.D027CA.01 - Automatic winding, Caliber 2385. Royal Oak Offshore. Stainless Steel case ( 38mm diameter) with fa...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ivory Dial Fully Iced Out Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ivory Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch 26170ST.OO Watch is in imeccable condition. Has be...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Ceramic 26165IO.OO.A002CA.01 Limited
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Limited & Numbered Edition of 1000 Pieces Worldwide! 265/1000 From the famous Royal Oak Offshore collection with the immediately recognizable hexagon design bezel secured by 8 screws...
Titanium
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Titanium Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Titanium Watch Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Reference Number: 26165IO.OO.A002CA.01 Limited Edition: Limited ...
Titanium
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch with Baguette Diamonds This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, ser...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Juels 18K Rose Gold 2014 White Guilloche Dial Automatic 35mm Pap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a Audemars Piguet automatic in18k rose gold with a beautiful white guilloche dial from 2014. Comes with its original papers. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Me...
Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Fully Iced Out Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic Fully Iced Out Watch 25721ST.OO.1000ST.09 Lumi...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch (Model: 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01) – a luxurious and new timepiece that exudes sophistication. Adorned with ...
Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 Steel Silver Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 wristwatch, a true masterpiece of luxury and precision. Crafted with a solid stainless steel caseback and bracelet, ...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Ellipse Automatic Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Audemars Piguet "Ellipse" Wrist Watch, 33 x 31 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Cushion case, Automatic, self winding movement, Gold Satin dial with Black Roman Numerals. New B...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady 26mm Stainless Steel Quartz Grey Tapisserie Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Zurich, CH
A Compact Legend of Avant-Garde Luxury. This beautiful neo-vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady perfectly captures Gérald Genta's legendary 1972 industrial design language, scaled...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.42 in W 1.42 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 36mm Yellow Gold Rubies Diamond Dial Watch 14813BA
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Factory diamonds and rubies. The watch was recently serviced. Minor slack on the bracelet. Original box and papers are not included. Comes with a gift bo...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 56303ST 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak 56303ST Year: 1990s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel and Diamonds Dial: Gold Tapisserie Case Measurement: 33mm Movement: Quartz C...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Early Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Cube 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Size
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Cube Year: 1978-1984 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Dark Gray Tapisserie Case Measurement: 33mm x 36mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very Good...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Lady Royal Oak Model 67601ST Blue Dial Diamond Bezel Box Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 67601ST Stainless Steel and 33mm Rare Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel on AP strap and deployment Buckle, Quartz Movement, Made in Switzerland c.2005 with Box an...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Audemars Piguet Model 25730BA 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
This Royal Oak Reference 25730BA is a yellow gold dual-time complication that reflects the technical precision and aesthetic codes of Audemars Piguet’s most celebrated lineage. Part ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rare Audemars Piguet x Tiffany & Co. Royal Oak Model 6007SA
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet x Tiffany & Co. Model: Royal Oak 6007SA Year: 1988 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Dial: Gold Tapisserie with Audemars Piguet x Tiffany & Co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56049SA 18K Gold Stainless Watch, 1978 Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak 56049SA Year: 1978 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Dary Grey Tapisserie Case Measurement: 28mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very good - vintag...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Model 66800SA 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 66800SA Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold, 28mm Gold Tapisserie Dial w/ Date, Leather Strap and Stainless Steel Deployment Buckle, Quartz Move...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Pendulette Brass White Dial Desk Alarm Clock C2005
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Pendulette Brass White Dial Desk Alarm Clock C2005. A BrassRoyal Oak Pendulette Desk Alarm Clock, cream dial with hour markers, a fixed brass bezel with 8...
Brass
Vintage Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Royal Oak 25mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Year: 1987 Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Gold Tapisserie Case Measurement: 25mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition Weig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.66 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.66 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 42mm Steel White Dial MenWatch 15710ST
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The watch was produced between 2016-2018. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 15710ST Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Offshore Diver Model Numb...
Steel
Sold
H 1.3 in W 0.36 in Dm 1.3 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 33mm Steel Salmon Dial Unisex Watch 15000ST
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Good pre-owned condition. Naturally occurring Tropical Dial. Gives a mix of brownish and pinkish shades. Comes with original papers dated 2007. General Information Brand: Audemars ...
Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Steel Ivory Dial Watch 26470ST
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with original box and papers. General Information Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Offshore Model Number: 26470ST...
Steel
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 56303ST Stainless Steel 33mm Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 56303ST / 33mm Navy Tapisserie Dial Stainless Steel, Quartz Movement c.1995 Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: 56303ST Royal Oak Year: 1995 Materi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
