The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection is a classic watch series under the Audemars Piguet brand, boasting extremely high recognition and influence. Here is a detailed introduction:
Development History
**Pioneering Exploration, Breakthrough Innovation (1972-1982):** In 1972, the Royal Oak watch, designed by Gérald Genta, was officially launched, becoming the world's thinnest watch with a central rotor automatic movement at the time, and was highly sought after in the market. In 1976, the first ladies' watch, Ref. 8638ST, was launched. In 1980, three "true" Royal Oak watches were equipped with the Calibre 2502 quartz movement. In 1983, the series' first complicated watch was launched.
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**Breaking Boundaries with Complicated Functions (1983-1996):** In 1983, the first calendar watch, nicknamed "The Owl," was launched. In 1984, the first perpetual calendar watch, Ref. 5554, was born. In 1986, the first skeletonized wristwatch was launched. In 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore was officially released, featuring a large 42mm design.
Maturation (1997-2018): In 1997, the Royal Oak Mini was launched. In 2012, the Ref. 15202 “Jumbo” watch was introduced with a blue dial. In 2018, the bimetallic “Jumbo” model returned, along with an ultra-thin automatic perpetual calendar watch.
Design Features: Design Inspiration: Inspired by the octagonal portholes of the British ship HMS Royal Oak; the oak tree represents strength, and the octagon symbolizes regeneration.
Design: Featuring a classic octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws, the watch boasts a hand-polished and satin-brushed finish. The dial is adorned with a "TAPISSERIE" guilloché pattern, and the bracelet is integrally molded with the case for a comfortable fit on the wrist.
Product Series:
Royal Oak Basic Model: Available in various sizes and materials, such as 37mm, 39mm, and 41mm. Case materials include stainless steel and precious metals, and dials come in a variety of colors, including classic combinations like blue, black, grey, and white.
Royal Oak Offshore: A more robust interpretation of the Royal Oak series, typically featuring larger case sizes such as 42mm and 43mm. The design is more sporty and individualistic, often utilizing materials like ceramic and rubber, and incorporating complex functions such as chronographs.
Royal Oak complicated models: including watches with complicated functions such as perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and tourbillon, such as Ref. 26605CB.OO.1248CB.01 Grand Complication watch, which features minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, and perpetual calendar functions; Ref. 26730BC.ZZ.1320BC.01 Automatic Floating Tourbillon watch, which combines the complications of a floating tourbillon with the classic design of the Royal Oak.
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