Unveiled in 2002, the Royal Oak Concept line was envisioned as Audemars Piguet’s laboratory for bold design and mechanical innovation. Two decades on, the collection remains a platform for boundary-pushing horology, exemplified by the present Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT.

Housed in lightweight titanium with a commanding 43mm case, the watch combines satin-brushed planes, polished bevels, and sculptural guards with a black ceramic crown and pushers. The octagonal bezel with exposed screws anchors it unmistakably within the Royal Oak lineage, while projecting a distinctly futuristic character.

Its openworked dial reveals technical mastery at a glance: a large date at 12 o’clock, dual registers at 3 and 9 o’clock for the split-seconds chronograph, and a GMT display with day-night indication. White-gold markers and luminous Royal Oak hands float above a blackened skeletonized plate, achieving a rare harmony between avant-garde depth and practical legibility.

Offered in like new condition with all its accesoories, the watch is perfect for the modern collectors who appreciate the bold proportions of the Royal Oak Concept, the technical ingenuity of a split-seconds chronograph with GMT and large date, and the uncompromising aesthetics that define Audemars Piguet’s most avant-garde creations.