876
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14812BC.OO.0789BC.01
Royal Oak, Only known Jasper dial
An extremely rare, collectible and elusive white gold wristwatch with bracelet, jasper dial, Arabic numerals and date, the only one known
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- The ref. 14812 is a highly rare and elusive reference often fitted with hardstone dials
- The present example is the only one known to the market
- Jasper dial is well-preserved and confirmed by AP Extract from the Register
The present Royal Oak ref. 14812 is among the most elusive references ever produced by Audemars Piguet, an ultra-rare creation from the 1990s distinguished by the employment of hardstone dials. While gem-set Royal Oaks are exquisitely uncommon, Royal Oaks fitted with hardstone dials are rarer still. The present watch, encased in white gold and fitted with an intriguing jasper dial (confirmed by its Extract from the Register) and Arabic numerals, may therefore be considered an absolute rarity. It is the only one known to the market in this configuration.
The luxurious yet understated white gold case emphasizes the watch's exclusivity. Yet it is the jasper hardstone dial, with its wonderful natural markings and white gold Arabic numerals, that bestows a distinctive and immediately eye-catching aesthetic quite unlike any other Royal Oak dials. An extremely rare and exotic hardstone dial, it can be found only on a handful of watches manufactured in the early 1990s.
To the best of our knowledge, this ref. 14812BC with jasper dial is the only one known to the market. The dial is confirmed by the Audemars Piguet Extract from the Register, as is the production date of 1993. It is certainly a striking and beautiful stone dial that is exceptionally well-preserved with no cracks observed. The present watch can be considered one of the most exclusive and elusive neo-vintage Royal Oaks known, a true prize for the discerning collector.
Offered in excellent overall condition with its Extract from the Register, this exceptionally rare and collectible Royal Oak ref. 14812BC represents a watch of extraordinary rarity and beauty.
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.