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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

14790BA

£37,500

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Now available, a mid-sized Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in yellow gold with a matching-coloured dial.

While the 14790 is often seen as the more modestly sized cousin to the 39mm “Jumbo,” this 36mm mid-size Royal Oak has grown into a cult classic of its own. It retains all the signature traits of Gérald Genta’s design language, being the integrated bracelet and the octagonal bezel, but does so with a wrist-hugging wearability that makes it particularly compelling for collectors with an eye for proportion.

This example, in solid yellow gold with a matching champagne dial, turns the volume up on presence and period charm. Produced in the 1990s, it hails from a time when full-gold Royal Oaks were far less common than their steel counterparts, and few have survived in this kind of condition.

The case remains seemingly unpolished, with sharp transitions and deep hallmarks throughout. The bracelet is tight, with minimal, if any stretch, and the dial is clean and warm, showing none of the degradation often found on earlier tritium models. Most notably, the watch sports a very rare 1st series dial, with the vintage logo and fonts. The combination of gold-on-gold, 36mm sizing, and rare preservation makes this a standout among Royal Oak references of the era.

Coming as a complete set with its original certificate, an extract from the archives, and its inner and outer boxes, the watch is available for viewing in London and purchase worldwide. Please get in touch for further information.