Audemars Piguet Royal Oak patek philippe complications the first watch to be

the first watch to be worn by an American astronaut during a space walk

There were cocktail parties

retaining a Tritium dial with a matching handset - both in fantastic overall condition

unpolished case that shows beautifully defined beveling and the right amount of wear to prove its age and authenticity

a resilient material that holds its crispness throughout the years (and is also very difficult to refinish)

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak patek philippe complications the first watch to beOne name: Gerald Genta. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Gentas 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 and casing