- Founded
- 1875
- Based in
- Le Brassus, Switzerland
- Known for
- Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore
The house
About Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet was founded in 1875 in Le Brassus, in the Vallée de Joux, and is still based there. In 1972 it introduced the Royal Oak, designed by Gérald Genta: a stainless-steel sports watch with an octagonal bezel, and one of the first luxury watches made in steel.
For a Royal Oak the case size, dial pattern, movement and condition of the bracelet matter as much as the reference. We describe each piece plainly, including any signs of wear.
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Signature models
Known For
Royal Oak
Introduced in 1972 and designed by Gérald Genta. The octagonal bezel is held by eight exposed hexagonal screws.
Royal Oak Offshore
A larger, more robust variation on the Royal Oak, introduced in 1993.
Buying guide
What To Look At
General points worth checking on any Audemars Piguet piece. Each listing adds the specifics: condition grade, what is included and any flaws.
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The dial pattern and the finishing on the bracelet are defining details. Check the bracelet for stretch and the case for over-polishing.
02
Reference numbers identify size, metal and generation. Confirm they suit the dial and bracelet.
03
Papers and the original box complete the piece but do not replace inspection of the watch itself.
Questions
Audemars Piguet Answered
Why does the Royal Oak have eight screws on the bezel?
The octagonal bezel is held in place by eight hexagonal screws, a design inspired by the porthole of a ship. It is the Royal Oak's most recognisable detail, introduced with the original 1972 model.
Who designed the Royal Oak?
The Royal Oak was designed by Gérald Genta and introduced by Audemars Piguet in 1972, as an early example of a luxury sports watch made in stainless steel.
How does Luxury Club authenticate Audemars Piguet pieces?
Every piece is physically inspected by our specialists before it is listed: construction, hardware, materials and markings are checked against what is expected of the maker and the era. Nothing is approved from photographs alone, and every sale includes a Certificate of Authenticity documenting what was verified on that specific piece.