Audemars Piguet Royal Oak – A Classic Luxury Watch | What you need to know

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most famous luxury stainless steel sports watches of all time and a true icon. Audemars Piguet has been a leader in the world of haute horlogerie since its foundation in 1875. However, they wouldn't cement their status as true visionaries until the 1972 release of a now-iconic model: the Royal Oak. Designed by the legendary Gérald Genta, the Royal Oak made waves with its progressive design. Its integrated bracelet, bezel with eight visible screws, and octagonal porthole case redefined what a luxury watch could be. At the time, it was the most expensive stainless steel luxury sports watch on the market. Today, the Royal Oak remains Audemars Piguet's bestselling timepiece. This is partially due to the 1993 launch of the Royal Oak Offshore. AP created this timepiece in celebration of the collection's 20th anniversary. The Offshore is larger and bulkier than its predecessor and has many fans among the rich and famous. The Duke of Kent owns a two-tone vintage piece, while NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has a limited edition Offshore dedicated to him. All in all, the Royal Oak is the epitome of a luxury sports watch. Music: http://www.epidemicsound.com Chrono24 Website: https://www.chrono24.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrono24/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrono24/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrono24 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/chrono24/ iPhone App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chrono24/id472912032?mt=8