Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: 2003 Reference No: 15054BC Movement No: 507'676 Case No: E88034 and 0138 Model Name: Royal Oak Material: 18K white gold, diamonds and emeralds Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2140, 28 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 180mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions: 33.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming production of the present watch in May 26, 2003 and service box.
Catalogue Essay
Lavishly embellished with diamonds on the bezel and dial, along with emerald-set numerals, this Royal Oak is a superlative example. Displaying hallmarks on the caseback along with crisp and visible bevels, it is a luxurious and eye-catching variant of the iconic Royal Oak model we know so well today. White metal Royal Oaks are in general rarer than their yellow gold counterparts, making this timepiece even more collectible.
Displaying a 33.5mm case, it is the perfect case size for both men and women who want a slightly more discreet version of the classic Royal Oak model. With the iconic diamond-set octagonal case and white gold bracelet, the timepiece makes a statement on the wrist. Moreover, the timepiece houses an automatic movement, which is rare as diamond embellished Royal Oaks usually housed quartz movements. The timepiece is furthermore accompanied by the Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming production of the present watch in May 26, 2003.
A 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.