This year, the mythical Royal Oak celebrates its 50th anniversary. But she's not the only one in tune with the times this week...
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch once worn by its creator, Gerald Genta.
Sotheby's
50 years of the Royal Oak: "Initially, Gérald started with a hexagonal watch"
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Gérald Genta's death, Evelyne Genta has decided to sell a hundred unique designs, as well as the very own Royal Oak from the most famous watch designer.
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Like snow on the dial... Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko takes to the skies
The Japanese manufacture unveils two new sporty GMT watches with dials inspired by the snow-capped mountains around the Shinshu Watch Studio.
GRAND SEIKO GOES HIGH
The cult watch designed by Gerald Genta is celebrating its half-century of existence.
Audemars Piguet
1972-2022: the saga of the Royal Oak, a revolutionary watch from Audemars Piguet Exactly
half a century ago, the brilliant Gérald Genta designed a revolutionary watch for Audemars Piguet… which still fascinates the general public and collectors.
1972-2022: THE ROYAL OAK SAGA
Sébastien Vivas has immersed himself in the archives of the Manufacture in Le Brassus.
Audemars Piguet
Sébastian Vivas: "Contrary to what was said, the success of the Royal Oak was immediate"
The museum and heritage director of the Audemars Piguet factory, in Le Brassus, Switzerland, recalls the conditions for the launch of the Royal Oak and its reception at the time.
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