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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14790TT.OO.0789TT.01
Royal Oak
A very rare and attractive two-tone tantalum and stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 220,000€13,800 - 25,200$15,400 - 28,200
HK$330,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- 14790TT.OO.0789TT.01
- Movement No
- 428'239
- Case No
- D83’447, No. 026
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- Tantalum and stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2225, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Tantalum and stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Delivered with digital Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming the register date of the present timepiece on 24 June 1997.
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Catalogue Essay
Audemars Piguet was among the first brands to incorporate tantalum into its cases. Rarely used in watchmaking, tantalum is a heavy, hard and lustrous metal that displays a captivating dark sheen. The adaptation of tantalum requires very high temperatures, but once formed, it boasts exceptional corrosion resistance and durability. According to our research, Audemars Piguet pioneered its first tantalum watch at the request of King Juan Carlos of Spain, who desired a Royal Oak with a stealthy appearance.
Aesthetically, this watch possesses an irresistible allure, deserving the title of one of the most stunning iterations of the Royal Oak. The 36mm case is elegant and wears exceptionally well on the wrist. Featuring a beautifully textured, smooth grey dial, along with a stainless steel bezel, crown and center links, this timepiece flawlessly embodies the fusion of striking aesthetics and exquisite technical craftsmanship. The caseback is engraved with "No. 026", indicating it was the 26th example produced in this configuration.
No longer in production, the reference 14790TT, dated to 1997 and confirmed by the digital Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives, is presented in excellent condition. This watch is perfect for the discerning collector seeking a classic icon that showcases a unique shade of metal.
Aesthetically, this watch possesses an irresistible allure, deserving the title of one of the most stunning iterations of the Royal Oak. The 36mm case is elegant and wears exceptionally well on the wrist. Featuring a beautifully textured, smooth grey dial, along with a stainless steel bezel, crown and center links, this timepiece flawlessly embodies the fusion of striking aesthetics and exquisite technical craftsmanship. The caseback is engraved with "No. 026", indicating it was the 26th example produced in this configuration.
No longer in production, the reference 14790TT, dated to 1997 and confirmed by the digital Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives, is presented in excellent condition. This watch is perfect for the discerning collector seeking a classic icon that showcases a unique shade of metal.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.
Browse MakerToday, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.