Vintage
There’s a reason why vintage became the first true collectable category of wristwatches – our hand-selected collection features perfectly preserved watches, such as the enduring allure of Red Submariner, the elegant and refined aesthetics of a mid-century Patek Philippe Calatrava, and the classic – yet still contemporary – style of the original Royal Oak. It is often true that they don’t quite make them how they used to.
Vintage
There’s a reason why vintage became the first true collectable category of wristwatches – our hand-selected collection features perfectly preserved watches, such as the enduring allure of Red Submariner, the elegant and refined aesthetics of a mid-century Patek Philippe Calatrava, and the classic – yet still contemporary – style of the original Royal Oak. It is often true that they don’t quite make them how they used to.
What makes a transitional watch?
Evolutions in watchmaking are rarely quick or abrupt. Things evolve gradually, shifting from one state to another over an extended period of time. Because of this, it's sometimes possible to pinpoint watches that are arguably transitional in nature, marking those changes, in a subtle, but noticeable way.
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790
We have long been fascinated with mid-size executions of iconic designs, notably the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. Having recently had the opportunity to visit the archives at Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, we thought this was the perfect opportunity for an in-depth Collector's Guide on the most distinctive of the mid-size Royal Oak references - the 14790.