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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

4100ST

£24,950

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Now available, a truly exceptional Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 4100ST - an early example distinguished not only by its rarity, but by its truly remarkable state of preservation.

The 4100ST has long appealed to collectors who favour the refined proportions of the mid-size Royal Oak. Often referred to as the “third Royal Oak” or “Royal Oak III,” the 4100ST followed the original 5402 as Audemars Piguet expanded the line in the late 1970s. At 35mm, it carries forward all the architectural clarity of the inaugural reference, distilled into proportions that wear with an understated elegance while remaining unmistakably Royal Oak.

What sets this particular piece apart is its originality and condition. The dial and hands remain completely untouched, showing a warm, honest patina that has developed beautifully over time - the sort of even ageing that signals decades of gentle, careful wear. The case retains its razor-sharp geometry, with crisp transitions and deep brushing throughout.

Most notably, the bracelet is exceptional: exceedingly tight, wonderfully rigid, and capable of standing upright when laid flat - a detail that immediately conveys just how seldom this watch has been worn and how immaculately it has been preserved. For a 40-plus-year-old Royal Oak, it is nothing short of extraordinary.

Fresh to market, this is the kind of 4100ST collectors spend years waiting to find - all original, beautifully patinated, and in condition that sits firmly at the top of the category. The watch is available for viewing in London and purchase worldwide. Please get in touch for further information.