Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Quartz 33 (Black)
Ref. 67650ST.OO.1261ST.01
$33,500 · AED 123,000
Message on WhatsAppThe Royal Oak arrived in 1972, Gérald Genta's octagonal steel sports watch priced like gold. The 33mm ladies' model followed in 1976, designed by Jacqueline Dimier, who gave it softer lines and a slimmer bezel.
This Royal Oak wears a 33mm stainless steel case with a black Grande Tapisserie dial and applied white gold markers. Quartz calibre 2713 inside, on the integrated steel bracelet.
Fun fact: Genta reportedly sketched the original Royal Oak overnight, the evening before the 1971 Basel fair, after AP called asking for an 'unprecedented steel watch'.