Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Patina instead of the "Prince Oysterdate"

instead of the "Prince Oysterdate" that marked the watch as a Rolex creation

From the Age of Sail to World War II

And his hand is evident in everything he creates

known for its long production run (spanning from the late 1950s to the 1980s) as well as its clean good looks

with many collectors focusing on their Tritium-dialed predecessors

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Patina instead of the "Prince Oysterdate"One name: Gerald Genta. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Gentas most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry. The Royal Oak essentially created an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, and with it came a new design language which inspired countless other manufactures. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing