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A ref. 25730ST, the first Royal Oak intended to be used as a travel watch. Introduced in 1990, this midsized Royal Oak incorporates a secondary time, date, and power reserve in the Royal Oak case. This example sports the latter grande tapisserie in a vibrant blue, which leans very slightly toward teal in bright sunlight. A complication discontinued from the range for almost a decade now, there is no modern equivalent. A modern classic, it loses nothing of Royal Oak essence despite the added utilitarian charm. Worth Reading: By the 1990s, the Royal Oak had concretely become an inarguable success. Shortly after, Audemars Piguet doubled down with a range of case proportions and complications within the Royal Oak silhouette. In 1990, Audemars Piguet added one of the most usable complications to ever grace the platform, this Dual Time. In this ref. 25730ST, AP had created the first real Royal Oak travel watch. The additional complication was arranged carefully to maximize legibility. The secondary dial at 12 has a coupled minutes with hours adjusted through crown, date at 2, and power reserve spanning 8-11. Ref. 25730 spans two main styles of dial design, an earlier petite tapisserie with block Audemars Piguet signature, and this latter grande tapisserie with a mixed capital Audemars Piguet signature, larger indices, and a simplified power reserve indication. The minute track also updated with a slightly sportier 5-minute increment. This second dial iteration also introduced a few more vibrant colors, such as brighter blue than leans very slightly toward teal in bright sunlight. It should be noted there are some transitional examples with details that mix these two main dial construction types. The midsized case measures 36.5mm and still measures just 8mm thin. The automatic calibre 2229/2845 is based on the JLC 928 ébauche, with 54 jewels and all adjustments able to be made through the crown. This adds not only quick adjustment but a practical water resistance befitting of a travel watch. Each example was individually numbered in series, engraved on caseback. Despite the complication, the Dual Time remains an extremely elegant packaging exercise. The Royal Oak Dual Time has been discontinued from the range for over a decade now, but remains a neo-vintage highlight of AP for the midsized proportion, practical complication, and vibrant color. The 25730 was a first of its kind, but is also emblematic of an era when Audemars Piguet were more focused on offering useable complicated Royal Oak variants which were still entirely true to Genta's original design. There is no modern equivalent; it loses nothing of Royal Oak essence despite the added utilitarian charm, a modern classic. Condition: This 25730ST presents in excellent condition, both case and dial. The case has not been polished, retaining its factory edges. The exterior bears superficial surface wear, consistent with light wear over years. Its dial shows very small signs of ageing, with no marks or blemishes visible. It is running well in spec on our timing equipment and comes with its full set, including complete bracelet links. Specifications: This watch is modelled on an average sized 6.8 inch wrist. Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Dual Time Reference: 25730ST Size: 36 Year: 2010 Case Material: Steel Movement: Automatic Calibre 2229-2845 Scope: Full Set

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01 is a timeless luxury watch that was first introduced in 1972. It features a distinctive stainless steel case with a 39mm diameter and an 8.1mm thickness, showcasing the iconic octagonal bezel inspired by a ship's porthole. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 2121 movement, offering a 40-hour power reserve. The blue Petite Tapisserie dial is made from a special Tapisserie material, setting this timepiece apart with its exquisite design detail. The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters and comes with a stainless steel bracelet with an AP folding clasp. This model holds a pivotal place in Audemars Piguet's history as part of the Royal Oak collection, known for its luxurious appeal and innovative design.