First established in 1882 by Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet, Audemars Piguet has earned a reputable fame as trendsetter in the watchmaking industry when they debuted the world’s first minute repeater movement in a wristwatch in 1892. Nowadays, the brand has formed its solid position in the realm of luxury watches industry and produced a vast myriad of collectible watches.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch is a prominent and distinguishable timepiece, a stunning iconic piece of jewellery which infuses impeccable quality of construction with creative design. This watch has evolved to be an icon and it continues to charm the public.
Capturing the quintessential machinery of the watchmaking industry, Audemars Piguet debuted its first iconic sports watch. Featuring a self-winding mechanical movement with calendar function as well as stainless steel, the splendid timepiece is highly collectible for many avid connoisseurs.
The term “Royal Oak” comes from the hollowed tree in which King Charles II of England took refuge from his pursuers following the Battle of Worcester in 1651, but the name also became synonymous with the Royal Navy when a series of battle ships were named HMS Royal Oak. To complete the impression of a bold, sporty piece the bracelet was integrated, yet this contrasted with the classic almost delicate detailing of the exquisite guilloche dial. These features made for a distinctive but difficult to construct finished form.
The Royal Oak is definitely a modest timepiece – the wearer or on-looker will be in no doubt that this is an Audemars Piguet watch. Like so many modern day signature pieces this watch has gone far and beyond its marque and transcends the need for a logo or an introduction.
