Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST 'White Dial' + Extract Of The Archives (2003)

The year 1972 marks one of the most defining moments in the history of Audemars Piguet: the introduction of the Royal Oak. This was the very first luxury sports watch made of stainless steel from the brand, designed by the legendary Gérald Genta, one of the most influential watch designers of the 20th century. His inspiration for the Royal Oak reportedly came from a traditional diving helmet that he saw at Lake Geneva.

The Royal Oak was introduced during a period when the Swiss watch industry was under heavy pressure from the rise of quartz watches. Within this changing market, Audemars Piguet consciously chose a bold and completely new direction with a luxury sports watch in steel.

The Royal Oak immediately stood out due to its iconic design: the octagonal bezel, eight visible screws, and the integrated strap.

The Royal Oak has helped Audemars Piguet maintain a leading position in the luxury watch market and is today one of the most iconic watch designs of all time.

Here we have a beautiful and correct (neo)vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 14790ST, delivered with an extract of the archives. This model was introduced in the year 1992. This specific piece dates from 2003 and features the well-known, period-correct white and iconic “Grande Tapisserie” dial, with the so-called short markers (short indices and hour indications). This makes the watch, in combination with the steel and the white dial, fresh, understated, and sporty.

What we are naturally very happy about is the size of the 36 mm case, which in our opinion is the perfect size and does not need to be larger. Additionally, the razor-sharp case and bezel, where all original angles and lines are still perfectly visible. The integrated bracelet, with its period-correct clasp (without the AP logo integrated into the clasp), is also still in very nice condition, showing only light and acceptable stretch. Of course, we must not forget the stunning sparkle that the strap gives thanks to Audemars Piguet's specific polishing technique.

Another important aspect is the renowned Audemars Piguet 2225 movement, based on a high-quality Jaeger-LeCoultre base movement. Jaeger-LeCoultre is known as one of the most prestigious movement suppliers in the Swiss watch industry and has supplied high-quality ébauches for several top brands during this period, which were then further finished and refined by Audemars Piguet. This movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.

This perfect Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST with white dial from 2003 comes with an extract of the archives and a 2-year warranty on the movement.

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What you need to know:
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
- Reference 14790ST / 14790ST.OO.0789ST.10
- Supplied with Extract of the Archives
- Dates from 2003
- Period-correct white dial with short markers
- Razor-sharp 36 mm case
- Integrated bracelet with correct clasp, little to no stretch
- Audemars Piguet / JLC 2225 caliber, serviced
- 2-year warranty on the movement
- Free insured shipping within the EU

Audemars Piguet 

Audemars Piguet is a Swiss watch brand known for its luxury timepieces and innovative designs. Founded in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in Le Brassus, a village in the Vallée de Joux, a region in Switzerland famous for its watchmakers. Both founders were watchmakers by profession. In 1881, they formalized their partnership by officially establishing the company Audemars Piguet & Cie. From the beginning, the company focused on creating complex timepieces, such as minute repeaters, chronographs, and calendar watches.