Description
Pioneering the luxury sports watch category, the Royal Oak remains the best choice for a dream watch that can be worn every day. While the time-only model like the classic 15202 is a traditional option, the 26120ST stands out as one of the most practical. It has all the makings of a champion of Audemars Piguet’s flagship collection, from its elegant 39 mm steel case – modern but not overly large – to its well-balanced dial, which features practical complications suitable for everyday use.
The clean brushing, contrasted by polished details, adds to its appeal. The dial is blue, with a Grande Tapisserie pattern, luminous indexes and baton hands. It features a dual time zone and AM/PM indicator at 6 o’clock, a power reserve indicator at 10 o’clock and a hand-operated date display at 2 o’clock. Particularly noteworthy is the AM/PM indicator next to the second time zone dial, which allows you to quickly determine whether it is the right time to switch to another time zone. Refined and versatile, this watch is equally at home in professional settings as it is in leisure time. The steel case, water-resistant to 5 bar, houses the automatic calibre 2329/2846, which offers 38 hours of power reserve. On the wrist, it is clear why the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is considered a grail for many watch enthusiasts: it embodies sporty elegance while showcasing the precision of high-end Swiss craftsmanship.
The watch offered here, from 2011, is sold with the original long steel bracelet and complete with box and papers.