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Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Wall Clock
A rare and impressive stainless steel quartz wall clock with presentation box
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- Not for sale to the public
- Newer version with 410mm case in stainless steel and recessed hexagonal screws
- “Grande Tapisserie” dial with luminous hour markers and hands
- Reserved for Audemars Piguet’s top clients and related personnel, and not commercially available to the public, the Royal Oak Wall Clock is an unusual item that rarely surfaces on the second-hand market. The clocks are mostly seen in Audemars Piguet boutiques, occasionally in authorized dealers, top hotels, airport lounges.
- The present wall clock is a newer edition of the Royal Oak clock, measuring a large 410mm size. It also has recessed hexagonal screws on the bezel instead of protruding bolts as in previous editions of the clock, rendering an appearance closer to the real wristwatch. Moreover, it features actual tapisserie resembling the “Grande Tapisserie” guilloché pattern on Royal Oaks, replacing the printed dial on older version clocks. The hour marks and hands are also luminous, making the clock visible in dim light.
- This is a wonderful opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak to possess such a well-preserved wall clock that is not easily acquired. It surely would be a nice centre piece in one’s household or office.
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.