2012, Audemars Piguet Celebrates Royal Oak's 40th Anniversary

It has been 40 yeas after the likely one of most beautiful watch designs was invented by Gerald Genta in 1972, with continuously applause of such beautiful Watch by watch lovers all over the World, a new Memorial Royal Oak design is created in 2012.
Since the timeless 2121 movement was introduced in its Royal Oak case in 1972, with movement thickness of 3.05mm, one of the World’s thinnest mechanical Automatic movement, it provides the Hour, Minutes and Second, Date Display function. In 2012, AP introduces a new Tourbillon ultra thin Skeleton masterpiece. The movement is still assembled with meticulous procedure as AP did 40 years ago. The Skeleton Watch case installed the State-of-The-Art tourbillon module, recalled the World First Tourbillon Automatic AP which shocked the World in 1986.
The new movement is Cal. 2924 is new with tourbillon assembly placed in a yet delicate but super tough Platinum dark grey case of 41mm with mere 4.46mm thick. The Power drum is Yellow gold which has a drastic Colour contrast with the case. Highly appreciatible! The Time display is on the front and Power reserve indicator on the back is the design layout.
Frequency is 21,600 CPS (3 Hertz) with power reserve up to 70 hours. Whole watch has 110 parts that are required hand polish, individual numbered for a limited 40 pieces only.
Price, yet to be advised.

I had the first AP Royal Oak Jumbo and that was numbered as XX…Today, this is only 40 Pieces, Who is the lucky one who can afford to own One. I would not hesitate to buy one if I could have that kind of money. Men’s dream and AP Royal Oak, Watch Lovers' dream.
Besides, AP made a decision to enlarge the Royal Oak from a base line of 39mm to 41mm, to meet the trend of "tend to be Larger” So there will be more prominent outlook with the new 41mm size of a Royal Oak you buy in 2012. Definitely it can catch more admirers from distant faraway opposite the Nathan Road.
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Rolex, AP RO Offshore, AP RO Foundation Limited

From Left to Right... The Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold 36mm, Royal Oak OffShore 25970ST.0.1010ST.01 (Time Zone "Hong Kong") 38mm dia, Limited Edition of 100 Pieces Only. The AP Royal Oak Foundation blue dial 36mm dia. 14990ST00789ST01-limited 250 Pieces.

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HK Snob's passion for AP RO

As I say so, Royal Oak was a greatest Invention for a Watch of such Uniqueness and beauty, and that is going to be the most beautiful watch from 1972 and onward for Audemars Piguet. 2012 will be the 50th Anniversary for the Royal Oak Series. Let's Watch Out for what important Royal Oak Memorial and Limited version will be launched in 2012.

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The Royal Oak 18KT Solid Gold men’s watch,

1. The One on left is RO 35mm White Gold Men Watch Circa 1986
2. The one on the Right is First generation AP RO 39 mm Jumbo Yellow Gold

It was finished to the highest Swiss standard for Perfection, manual polish to the finest insignificant fine line touches by oldest traditional house of watch matching technician.
So beautiful yet so delicate, elegant, and reliable, Simple sweeping second hand, with Diamond calibrated dial, It was tested and verified in accordance with the most stringent techniques. Housing for longer than lifetime, An Automatic mechanism driven by 21 Kt Gold Rotor. It is Royal Oak, 14486A. 0.0477BA.01! Calibre: 14486 (Date) 18K White Gold Standard (Classic)  18K White Gold. 14 mm strap 35 mm size fo watch 2131/1 Ultra-Thin movement Weight about 148 grams est.,
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AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Boy Size 30mm

Royal Oak (30mm.)
Ref.ST.14470.0.902

Auto. (Solid-Gold Rotor)

S.S.Case.

Grey colour

Auto,Date
S.S. Bracelet with Folding Clasp.
HKD$23,000.00

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Yellow Gold Auto Men's Watch 1972

This is one of my best beloved watches, the Royal Oak, It looks classic, and the same time futuristic as the design is impeccable...
I am using it now for work whilst I am travelling…

It is heavy, ultra thin of total thickness 7mm only. This model has the JLC movement (2120), which is extremely reliable and robust. It's very comfortable and wears nice and thin.However extremely rare and hard to find, especially good condition.

… what do you expect a watch to be after all when it is Beautiful, reliable, water resistant, awesome Jumbo size of 39mm large and paper thin 7 mm!?… bearing the legendary name of Audemars Piguet!
As usual I carry one watch, two pairs of Tiffany Cuff links and one Pilot retracable Fountain pen, a Louis Vitton Bag and a Rockport aircushion shoe for travelling...visiting my customers.

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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" - Past, Present, and Future

There is a very detail studies on the Royal Oak's Past, Present and Future.We can understand the design concept of Royal Oak, Price, difference of major Royal Oak versions.
An extraordinary essay on this probably one of the most important watch in the World for Lovers of Royal Oak.

http://www.timezone.com/library/extras/201012035459

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak  Ref.25820.OO.0944ST.04 Perpetual Calendar (39mm)

This is a beautiful example of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Stainless Stain case with transparent see-through back.

A finely hand crafted 22 Kt Rotor, beautiful workmanship on the Thin Calibre. Dependable, stylish, elegant, quite Expensive.
Light to wear, low profile white metal case, water resistant, high wearing comfort with the flexible bracelet. It offers you a good and detail date day display and accurate time keeping.

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Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Baguette-Cut Diamonds

To clad this exceptional watch in dazzling radiance, the Swiss master jewellers of Le Brassus finely selected some of the flawless daimonds to create this baguette-Cut of right proportions. The results are magnificiently elegant and uniquely graceful, from the Octagonal bezel to the elaborately designed bracelets.
Made to order, this men's s model features a self winding calibre.
Retails Prie:HKD$8,650,000.00 available at Prince Jewellery and Watch Company. I saow it in he watch show yesterday in Convention centre Hong Kong.
This is the price good for a flat of 900 square foot in Hong Kong! But I can not afford to buy. Though I wish I could get one!
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A.P.Royal Oak Chronograph 40mm Wristwatch for An Executive like you!

An example of another A.P. Royal Oak Design, black theme dial, 40mm in size, With date at 4' Oclock 30 minutes position, Chronograph. Well Balanced Designed Arrangement of the three timing Circles. Big Sweep second hand....Matching colour of the case and the dial. What a Beautiful Watch made with the best Workmanship of A.P. watch masters.
Can be your daily wearing watch.... Can be my Daily Wearing watch too!
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The Best Watch for Casual wearing

I came across to see this beautiful Royal Oak from A Watch Magazine... Nice watch needs no extra hands, date or day display. Simplicity is the essence for a causal watch for my everyday use...
I am looking for this watch and will be in one of the best three search items on my watch list.
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AP Royal Oak

This is a two tone with black Tantale and Pink gold case, diamond bezel,quartz movement for man. A watch from 90's, would it be a nice watch to wear!? HK Snob

AP Royal Oak With Diamond Bezel

Model 77321 (Date) S.Steel,  32 Diamond Set  with 0.65 Carat, Crocodile strap, braclet is 10 mm and case is 33 mm. Calibre 2130, Automatic. nice watch

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AP Royal Oak calibre 2120 and 3120

2008 Royal Oak

1972 First General Royal Oak

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Calibre 2120

Audemars Piguet is one of the leading houses in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Frequently referred to as one of the "Big Four," the manufactory not only has a glorious past, but a healthy present and a promising future. it's even more difficult to imagine which of the two possible primary priorities they would emphasize: a very thin and elegant movement, or something slightly larger and more rugged? The ideal solution for use in all AP models may be a combination of both, and the relatively large watches of today provide an opportunity for AP's engineers to synthesize these two goals. With this in mind, it was naturally an exciting opportunity to introduce a pre-series example of the brand new, 40 jewels, automatic AP caliber 3120. In fact, the cal. 3120 possesses 45 jewels, but because the jewels under the date wheel, by industry protocol, are not included in the final published jewel count, the "official" jewel count is "only" 40) This new AP creation are dominated by the wonderfully "sculpted" rotor, which is entirely made of 22K gold - a first for AP. The shape of the rotor is unusual, forming an arc of about 110 degree whereas the usual shape is closer to 180 degrees. While quite beautiful, the shape of the 3120's rotor is predicated on physics, not art. The weight of the rotor is double that of the calibre 2120's rotor and coupled with its smaller circumference (1/3 compared to the cal 2120's 1/2) most of its mass, and correspondingly, its center of gravity, are further from the point of rotation, which should produce extremely efficient winding. The inner part of most rotors are relatively thin and necessitate a riveted or screw mounted weight on the outer diameter. In contrast, AP's rotor is crafted of a single solid piece with a comparatively thick inner part. The thickness of the rotor increases towards the outer edge in two steps, following the shape of the bridges. The clearance between the oscillating weight and the bridges is remarkably small. This, together with the decoration representing the Audemars and Piguet family crests in relief, leaves an impression which may be best described as massive. This impression is consistent throughout the entire movement; even though the 3120 is smaller than the 2120, any part of the main structure (such as the bridges and plates) seem to be made of a solid block rather than from a thin sheet. Additionally, the 3120 is a more efficient design, sporting a larger balance and barrel within a smaller area, which are performance-improving features. In view of this, and bearing in mind that the movement height of 4.25mm isn't very flat, I have to say that it is perhaps one of the most elegant and well proportioned movements I've ever seen. Calibre 3120 Any of the few additional fractions of a millimeter in height was a great investment when AP had the chance to determine the final thickness of the new movement. Even though the general appearance of the movement is most elegant and well proportioned, I did not find a section or part that caused even the slightest doubts in terms of its reliability, stability and structural strength. Apparently, reliability was among the top aims during the development of caliber 3120. I really admire the way they achieved this and I'm sure it will be a new benchmark for quality among contemporary automatic movements. For sure some may regard some of the elaborate details to be familiar, and well known from other manufacturers, but the combination of so many engineering solutions in a single movement, which is so well proportioned, is a really great success. If I had to express my thoughts in one short comment, I'd say: "this is, at the same time a rugged, reliable sports watch movement, and a classic, beautiful dress watch movement". Specification comparison Comparison between 1972 and 2008 AP Royal Oak Automatic watch 1975 Overall Thickness 7.00 mm Gold rim rotor Diameter 0f 29mm Solid gold base hermetically sealed Non screwed crown 2008 Overall thickness 9.1mm 22 KT rotor Stainless steel case, Pink Gold and Solid Gold version transparent sapphire caseback Diameter of 39mm rated water resistance to 50m. Crown, Hands and hour markers in facetted 18kt gold for SS Version 40 jewels Wearing Comparison The new one has a brand new double deployant three blade clasp for the bracelet model. The 1972 is more comfortable and easy to wear. The new model has a new push to release snug which cause irritation to my wrist! I prefer the old one for wearing. Since the old one is made of 18 Ct gold, it is more massive and heavy thought it is thinner. The New one is no question all weather sportive dress watch. The Old ne is the all time Classic of Royal Oak. Well, to be honest, there is no way to select which one is better. Functionality wise, New one is better as it is waterproof to 50M. Wearability the old one is superb. Investment value, old one is better. I think this new caliber has the potential to prove it worthy to join the pantheon of "the greatest automatic movements ever made." The only thing is to buy them both! And I have both finally! HK Snob

First Generation AP Royal Oak Automatic 39mm Jumbo Watch

This is the one I bought from a Watch Collector. Jumbo 18K Solid Gold, 39mm diameter, automatic, Ultra Slim Man Watch. total 7mm only.

The very first Piece of Royal Oak Design by Gerald Genta...

Early version of Royal Oak has a different position of the AP logo, , it is mounted at the lower 6 O'clock position. The Bracklet is thin and very comfortable to wear!

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AP Royal Oak man Automatic SST version

Royal Oak is one of my favourite sport watch, perpetual design of beautiful shape, well balance, whole watch was assembled and locked up by 8 pieces of 18K solid gold screw.

This is a leather strap SST version.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 39mm

Royal Oak , one of the most beautiful design in 20 Century, invented in 1972 by Gerald Genta, perpetual lasting style, causal, elegant, sportive and yet not being too snobbish when we use it for work in office.

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