It is hypnotic, as formidable as the artists' absinthe used to be.
Since its birth in 1972, under the pencil stroke of Gérald Genta, the Picasso of watches, the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet has become cult.
Slowly at first, surely then, and just as much since she has been thinking big, since the 20th anniversary of her release.
Originally, it was a steel part combining a bracelet integrated into the case, flat sapphire crystal, octagonal bezel and eight locking and functional hexagonal screws.
The sport chic look was born, and was going to invite itself on all wrists, from Delon to Arnold Schwarzenegger, including Karl Lagerfeld, Jay-Z or Kylian Mbappé.
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Next year, this watchmaking beauty, a blend of daring and timeless chance, will nevertheless celebrate its half-century.
Without waiting for this anniversary, the Manufacture in Le Brassus has already unveiled five versions of pure luxury.
What they have in common: a green dial, sometimes devoid of the tapestry guilloche which is part of the signature
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