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It’s not unfair to say that Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most iconic watches ever made. Designed in 1972 by Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak completely changed the way that we look at a steel sports watch. For the first time, stainless steel was treated as a precious metal - receiving complex finishing techniques of brushing, polishing, and beveling - all by hand. The idea that its eight hexagonal bezel screws would be finely finished and left exposed for the wearer to see was a revolutionary thought. It’s no reason that the model became the calling card for the family owned Audemars Piguet - not to mention one of the most sought after watches in the world. What’s better than a Royal Oak? How about a solid-gold Royal Oak? The piece that we have here, a Reference 14700BA, is amongst of a group of 'mid size' Royal Oak References first introduced in the 1980s. This particular Reference, however, was only produced for roughly a single year and was available in full stainless steel, two-tone steel & gold, or solid gold. Naturally, while steel is certainly the most popular and two-tone is well suited in the Royal Oak, we feel solid gold is the way to go here. This example possesses a white micto-tappisserie dial with applied Tritium-filled yellow gold indices, the desirable, smaller "Audemars Piguet" text on the top half of the dial, and a matching Tritium handset. The case and bracelet are unpolished, showing normal wear from age and use with an attractive 'rosy' oxidation developing where the bezel meets the case, and only a few small blemishes on case and bracelet. These watches strike the perfect balance between the size and value proposition that a Royal Oak can offer. It is also one of the rarest 'mid-size' Royal Oak family members. The weight of the solid gold makes this wear far larger than it is while still fitting the wrist in a more comfortable way than a full size 39mm Royal Oak which, for some, can feel a little odd on some people due to is flat footprint on the wrist. Like we said, What’s better than a Royal Oak? A solid-gold Royal Oak. Condition: Case: Unpolished, retaining strong factory finishing with clearly visible case and bracelet bevels and correct brushed finishing. It shows normal signs of wear throughout with light sleeve-polish and only one notable scratch on the left of the case extending onto the bezel assembly to the left of the crown. Bezel: The top of the bezel exhibits light 'superficial' scratching throughout with no significant blemishes or damage. Dial: Very well preserved, with virtually no degradation to the off-white surface and crisp printing of the text and minute markers. The applied Tritium-filled yellow gold indices are excellent and show very faint oxidation. The handset matches perfectly. Bracelet: Integrated 18K yellow gold bracelet with links and signed deployant clasp. Unpolished, showing matching normal wear to the case with one noteworthy blemish on the left side of the first link at the 6:00 side of the bracelet. Sized for ≈6.75" wrist. Shipping: All watches will be shipped via FedEx Insured Priority Overnight shipping. International shipping will be shipped via FedEx International Priority Express, always fully insured. This service is included in the listed price and will not incur any additional fees. All watches are shipped 1-2 business days after receiving payment confirmation by Chrono24. We are unable to ship watches on Saturday or Sunday. Our Policy: We service or perform necessary maintenance to the extent necessary to all of our watches, unless otherwise noted. All watches are listed and sold running and functioning as intended. Our Guarantee: Through rigorous vetting of each watch offered, we’re able to guarantee authenticity of our pieces. Ultimately, your satisfaction is our mission, as is helping you get YOUR perfect watch. If you have any questions at all, we will get back to you ASAP. Each of our timepieces are vetted, evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our experienced team of experts and watchmakers prior to sale. We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise disclosed. We guarantee the authenticity of each watch in perpetuity.

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.