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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14790ST
Royal Oak
A very attractive stainless steel wristwatch with "Yves Klein" dial and bracelet
Full-Cataloguing
- Time only with center seconds
- Features a rare "Yves Klein" dial
- Preserved in overall excellent condition
The 36 mm Royal Oak Reference 14790ST occupies a particularly important place within the evolution of Audemars Piguet’s iconic sports watch. Introduced as a more compact interpretation of the original Royal Oak, the reference retains Gérald Genta’s unmistakable octagonal architecture while offering more restrained and elegant proportions.
Among its most sought-after variations is the intensely vibrant blue dial, affectionately known by collectors as the “Yves Klein” dial for its resemblance to the distinctive blue associated with the celebrated French artist. While Audemars Piguet officially referred to the colour as “sapphire blue,” its extraordinary intensity has made it one of the most recognizable and desirable dial variants of the Royal Oak.
According to our research with the brand, the current dial was put on later and was not born on the watch.
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.