Unchanging yet constantly renewing, the Royal Oak began to thrive with variety in the 1980s. Fast forward a decade, in 1990s Audemars Piguet even went on further in experimenting with skeletonized dial to fully exhibit the heart of the watch with the introduction of the present reference 14794. Measuring at a petit 30mm diameter the model was available in an array of metals: from white gold, yellow gold and pink gold, to even more playful two-tone platinum and pink gold variant.

Definitely an eye-catching timepiece shinning in rich pink gold with a breathtakingly beautiful open-worked dial. The present piece displays a wide array of complex and delicate finishing techniques which contrast subtly with the octagon bezel. An elegant touch to the three dimensional architecture of its mechanism, the hour and minute hands are adorned with diamonds shinning bright against its pink gold counterparts, making the passage of time more legible on this petit sized canvas. Equally stunning is the reverse of the dial, and the manufacturer has spared no expense in handcrafting the awe-inspiring movement. An exceptionally rare and exquisite piece of art for the wrist, the present lot is rife with connotations of taste and class unlikely to be missed by watch enthusiasts.