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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST 2nd Gen c. 1999

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1999 | No original box | No original papers
$24,235
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Basic Info
Listing code IT0059
Brand Audemars Piguet
Model Royal Oak
Reference number 14790ST
Dealer product code SD041521
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Year of production 1999
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United Kingdom, London
Price £18,900 (= $24,235) [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36 mm

Other
Guilloché dial

Description
This watch has an E-serial and is the 2nd generation of 14790ST retaining the long indicies of the 1st generation but with the newer serif font on the dial.

The ref. 14790 is one of Audemars Piguet's most recognisable Royal Oak models. It's the archetypal neo-vintage Royal Oak, being produced from the early 90s to the mid-2000s. It's a transitional model, bridging the gap between AP's vintage watches and its modern designs.

Even within the reference, there are three generations. The first and second both feature the classic 'Petit Tapisserie' pattern on the dial, while the third has the more assertive 'Grand Tapisserie'. Compared to modern Royal Oaks, the 14790 is a little more understated. It's a midsized reference, at 37mm, and has a more subtle brushed finish on the bracelet.

The story of Audemars Piguet is, in many ways, the story of the Royal Oak. Upon its release in 1972, it shocked observers across the industry with its high price tag and stainless steel construction. It was, however, unlike any other watch ever created. The integrated bracelet was given the same attention as the movement - something that was completely unheard of. The "petite tapisserie" dial was also a nod to traditional guilloche techniques, but rendered in a thoroughly modern form.

This new watch costed 10 times more than what a Rolex were charging for a Submariner at the time. No longer were steel watches to be seen as practical tools, but as objects of luxury. This radical new approach changed the landscape of the industry, and changed the public perception of Swiss wristwatches. Coming at a time of great disturbance within the Swiss watch industry, this was a much-needed restructuring which arguably saved the industry.

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Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2018
London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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