Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary 40991718/AS09225

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Gerald Genta’s most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry.

The Royal Oak essentially created an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, and with it came a new design language which inspired countless other manufactures. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes, from diminutive vintage ladies pieces right on up to the largest Offshore and Concept RD models.

In 2022, Audemars Piguet celebrated 50 years of their iconic watch by releasing an collection of commemorative models. While models received a drastic design revamp, while others saw incremental changes. This 37mm time and date Royal Oak model represented something of an in-between.  

This piece, a Reference 15550ST.OO.1356ST.06, features a 37mm stainless steel construction with its signature octagonal-shaped case, bezel and crown. The contrast between satin and polished finishes are more distinguishable thanks to its larger bevels. The ‘Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50’ tapisserie dial, a new shade introduced to the RO midsize line in the 50th Anniversary Collection, features applied indices, a matching handset, date window at 3 o’clock and a minute track printed directly onto the textured dial as opposed to the outer part of the dial seen on previous models. 

Beating away at its core is the automatic-winding Calibre 5900, which is visible through a sapphire display back. It comes fitted with its signature integrated steel bracelet which also highlights another welcomed change with more trapezoidal-shaped links located near the case. As a result, the bracelet has an eye-catching taper and melts right on to the wrist. 

This example remains in outstanding condition, lightly worn and devoid of any glaring blemishes. It also comes with its complete original set, including inner and outer boxes, a full complement of links, books, warranty card, and a Certificate of Origin dated 2022.

Try it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off, we guarantee it!