Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding "Black"
The Royal Oak in black is the most dramatic expression of AP's iconic octagonal case — a bold, all-black aesthetic achieved through a deep black dial and polished steel case that radiates sharp contrast and architectural precision.
Price
$500
Color
Specifications
- Reference
- 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01
- Case diameter
- 41 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial color
- Black "Grande Tapisserie"
- Movement
- Automatic (Calibre 4302, in-house)
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bracelet
- Stainless steel integrated bracelet
Description
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in black is an exercise in graphic tension and geometric perfection. The centrepiece is its signature octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws — a detail that is as functional as it is visually striking — framing a deep black "Grande Tapisserie" dial, AP's hallmark pattern of raised squares that catches light from every angle, creating a mesmerizing three-dimensional texture. The 41mm stainless steel case is meticulously finished with alternating brushed and polished surfaces on every facet of the octagonal bezel, the case flanks, and the integrated bracelet links, a level of finishing that demands hundreds of hours of hand-work. The integrated bracelet flows seamlessly from the case with no visible transition, a revolutionary design concept when Gerald Genta conceived it in 1972 that remains ahead of its time today. The black dial is punctuated by white gold applied hour markers and hands with luminescent filling, creating a stark, high-contrast readout. The overall character is bold, architectural, and unapologetically modern.