Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in pink gold

Actor, comedian, and mega watch collector Kevin Hart is wearing a 41mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in pink gold with a chocolate hand-stitched alligator strap and a “Grande Tapisserie” chronograph dial.

The Royal Oak was presented in 1972 during Baselworld, designed by Gérald Genta, who is also responsible for designing other notable timepieces, and it is the first model considered to be the first luxury sports watch in the world.

About the Watch

Audemars Piguet, which was founded in 1875 and is still owned by the company team, is known for creating highly trendy luxury timepieces. The Royal Oak, which has become Audemars Piguet’s latest model, is widely considered among the most distinguished brands worldwide. It was the globe’s first luxury watch to be made of stainless steel when it was released in 1972, signifying a significant advancement in the art of crafting. AP has been at the vanguard of innovation for nearly its entire existence, providing a number of world firsts over the years.

The Royal Oak Collection is known for its characteristic octagonal bezel as well as iconic Tapisserie dials, which exude modern beauty. AP has yet again developed a magnificent gem by blending rich chocolate and rose gold hues, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph.

It has a chronograph with expanded counters for easy reading, as well as excellent polishing, typeset, and bold hour-markers with luminous coating. Furthermore, this limited edition Royal Oak features a striking and attractive brown dial on a 41mm 18-carat rose gold casing with an octagonal bezel. It is also timeless, modest, and has a fantastic modern approach.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph dial is decorated with the iconic Grande Tapisserie design, including three, rose gold-toned indexes. Small seconds, 30 minutes, and 12 hours are displayed on three chronograph subdials. The date is displayed between 4 and 5 o’clock.

Audemars Piguet’s well-known 2385 self-winding automated movement is made up of 304 elements, has 37 jewels, and runs at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour). The timepiece also features an 18k pink gold buckle on a chocolate alligator leather strap.

In addition, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph has a 40-hour power reserve as well as a water resistance of 50 meters and is housed inside this gorgeous timepiece. This is complemented by a rose gold bracelet and AP folding clasp. Besides, its innovative design, which is a mix of dressy and sporty, ushered in a new era of luxury sports timepieces.

Overall, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph is an entirely distinct breed of a timepiece. This isn’t just another well-known watch; it’s a timepiece that transformed the path of Audemars Piguet’s and the Swiss watchmaking firm’s future. The Royal Oak is solely responsible for the development of the luxurious steel sports watch category. In addition, the Royal Oak is, without a doubt, the most refined, beautiful watch ever made. It is even more astounding, given that the timepiece was created in a single day.

Price market: $115,000.00
Reference: 26331OR.OO.D821CR.01

Photo: Getty Images / Kevin Hart