8055
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15450ST.OO.1256ST.01
Royal Oak
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, warranty, and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000€12,500 - 25,000$12,800 - 25,600
HK$215,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2015
- Reference No
- 15450ST.OO.1256ST.01
- Movement No
- AW3512
- Case No
- UH4322R
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3120, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 170mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 37mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet international warranty, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- At the beginning of the millennium, Audemars Piguet introduced the now-discontinued Royal Oak ref. 15300, marking the genesis of a line that showcases its renowned in-house movement, caliber 3120. This movement features a 60-hour power reserve, a full balance with a free-sprung index, as well as hacking seconds and a quick-set date function.
- Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, the ref. 15450ST emerged as a mid-sized option in the Audemars Piguet catalogue in 2012. This three-handed timepiece embodies the essence of the Royal Oak, incorporating its core aesthetic DNA with an iconic multi-finished stainless steel case and bracelet, complemented by a silvery white textured dial.
- The present example is preserved in excellent overall condition, barely worn and comes complete with its original accessories. When worn on the wrist, it’s clear why the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is considered a holy grail for many watch aficionados. With a substantial wrist presence, the now-discontinued ref. 15450ST epitomizes luxury sports watches and showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of high-end Swiss watchmaking.
- Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, the ref. 15450ST emerged as a mid-sized option in the Audemars Piguet catalogue in 2012. This three-handed timepiece embodies the essence of the Royal Oak, incorporating its core aesthetic DNA with an iconic multi-finished stainless steel case and bracelet, complemented by a silvery white textured dial.
- The present example is preserved in excellent overall condition, barely worn and comes complete with its original accessories. When worn on the wrist, it’s clear why the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is considered a holy grail for many watch aficionados. With a substantial wrist presence, the now-discontinued ref. 15450ST epitomizes luxury sports watches and showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of high-end Swiss watchmaking.
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.
Browse MakerToday, 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.