Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2020 Case No: 0019/2020 Model Name: Royal Oak Wall Clock Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Quartz Dimensions: 410mm diameter Signed: Case and dial signed Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet outer packaging and box.
Catalogue Essay
The present Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Wall Clock from circa 2020 was made especially and were gifted to loyal clients of the firm. With its design mimicking the most demanded Royal Oak ref. 15202ST, the blue tappiserie dial is pumped up and immaculate in its finishing. A fantastic ornament for the office or studio.
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.