Audemars Piguet Royal Oak - From the avant-garde sports watch to the classic style icon
The watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet, based in Le Brassus, Switzerland (canton of Vaud), has enjoyed an international reputation for its high-quality mechanical watches for more than a hundred years. Collections with a sporty and maritime character are traditionally part of the brand profile, which is determined by the highest level of craftsmanship, perfect technology and unique accuracy. The brand's image is largely determined by the "Royal Oak" model, which is highly recognizable due to its octagonal bezel secured with hexagonal screws. The Royal Oak, introduced in 1972, is based on a design by the well-known designer Gerald Centa and has developed into a real style icon in the field of haute horlogerie.
