A uncommon instance of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak UAE restricted version has surfaced on the market by way of Diamond Watches London (DWL), the one watch of the 75 complete items to be on the market on the open market on the time of writing.
The watch, like different Royal Oak’s maintains its heritage and timeless design, created by Gerald Genta in 1972, the place the UAE Edition ref. 26613ST differs, nonetheless, is its vibrant turquoise dial — impressed by the Yas Marina F1 Grand Prix circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Other notable design components embrace AP’s signature “Grande Tappisserie” textured sample, its perpetual calendar and a trio of subdials. All numerals and lettering are painted in white, permitting them to pop towards the contrasting turquoise.
Originally launched in 2020, the Royal Oak UAE restricted version was made accessible to VIPs within the area and designed to showcase the model’s dedication to the nation.
DWL’s Danny Shahid shared “The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak revolutionised the luxury watch market. Singlehandedly creating the stainless steel sports watch trend and popularising integrated bracelets, special editions of this iconic variant tend to attract the attention of even the most seasoned watch collectors. This limited edition Royal Oak UAE ref. 26613ST sold out before being officially released.”
Available as soon as once more by means of DWL, the value for the restricted version, which is available in a particular turquoise field, is discoverable upon request by way of DWL’s official site or by way of its Mayfair, London location.
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