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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14790ST
Royal Oak
A very rare and eye catching stainless steel wristwatch with red dial, certificate and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
The model can be divided into 3 series
1st Series (1992): the dial features a vintage style Audemars Piguet signature with a flat A, "Petite Tapisserie" dial and long indexes
2nd Series (1993-2000): the Audemars Piguet signature is enlarged and features a pointed top A, "Petite Tapisserie" dial and long indexes
3rd Series (2000-2005): the Audemars Piguet signature is similar to the 2nd Series but the dial features "Grande Tapisserie" motif and short indexes.
A representative of the 3rd Series, the present piece is obviously distinguished by its extremely attractive red dial. In fact, a restricted number of watches were fitted with brightly colored dials. It goes without saying that their carefree modern looks coupled with their absolute scarcity propelled any such piece to the pinnacle of Royal Oak collecting. For the joy of the most demanding collector, Phillips is proud to be able to offer an example of each of the three colors produced: red, blue and yellow making this a virtually unique occasion to be able to create from scratch a mind-blowing 3-watches collection.
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.