Most Popular Audemars Piguet Watches on Wristcheck

In recent years, Audemars Piguet has achieved a level of cultural significance and expertise that could rival even the Crown’s. Since the 1970s, there have been countless iterations of Gérald Genta's iconic Royal Oak - a model that has become synonymous with the brand and attracted the attention of numerous high-profile collectors. Some were even honored with personalized versions named after them (such as musician John Mayer).

 

Yet amidst the array of alluring Royal Oaks, there are other collections that are less well-known but equally impressive. The Code 11.59 line pays homage to one of the oldest complications in watchmaking - the wandering hours.

 

Without further ado, here are just a handful of exceptional Audemars Piguet models that will undoubtedly elevate your style as you welcome the new year of 2025.

Royal Oak “Indian Sanskrit” Rose Gold Green Dial

There were countless variations of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak created over decades. The ref. 15409OR.OO.1220.OR.01, however, stands out. In lieu of the conventional Roman (or, in some cases, Arabic) numerals, this model adopts the numbers written in Sanskrit. This unique creative choice grants this watch a whimsical appeal as opposed to the minimalistically austere aesthetic imbued by more conventional members of the Royal oak family. Cast in 18k rose gold and equipped with an emerald-green petite tapisserie dial as well as a precise selfwinding movement, this timepiece will have you catching timid glances of admiration through and through. 

Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked Yellow Gold

Any self-respecting watch enthusiast would know that Audemars Piguet’s expertise in openworking is no joke, and the ref. 16204BA.OO.1240BA.01 represents all this mastery in all its glory. The glareproof sapphire crystal of this model reveals the mechanical wonder that’s the openworked automatic Calibre 7124 movement. Encased in satin-polished yellow gold and punctuated with white gold luminescent hour markers, this sophisticated watch is the perfect choice for those who wish to showcase their horological tastes without it being too desperate or outrageous.  

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Platinum Sapphire Blue Dial

Whenever someone talks about horological heavy-hitters, the ref. 25687PT.SS.0944PT.01 often gets brought up. Even a fleeting glance at the watch is sufficient to understand why. First of all, this variant of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar strikes with its royal-blue dial meant to represent nocturnal skies. Upon the dial one can see the hours, minutes, date, month, day of the week and moonphase indicators. Another prominent feature of this watch is, of course, the sapphires forming a halo upon its bezel, which, by the way, just like the case and bracelet, is made out of platinum.

Code 11.59 Starwheel White Gold Blue Dial

There’s no modern interpretation of the wandering hours' complication more iconic than Code 11.59. A mechanical miracle decades in the making, this line most faithfully represents Audemars Piguet’s reverence for the rich horological tradition. The ref. 15212NB.OO.A002KB.01 in particular is a blend of the century-old je ne sais quoi and contemporary sensibilities. The blue aventurine dial serves as a stunning backdrop for the three black PVD-coated aluminum discs that rotate at the center, offering a unique method of timekeeping. Enhanced by an 18-carat white gold hand and a black inner bezel, the design is both innovative and elegant. Powered by the self-winding Caliber AP 2950 movement, the Starwheel offers a 65-hour power reserve and features water resistance of 30 meters. 

Royal Oak Chronograph Steel Silver Dial

The updated rendition of the Royal Oak, equipped with an automatic chronograph function, boasts a captivating silver dial adorned with a granular tiling design. In contrast, the subdials are painted in a mesmerizing navy-blue color to complement the inner bezel. Built from sturdy stainless steel, the ref. 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01 runs on the Calibre 2385 movement with an astounding power reserve of 40 hours.

Royal Oak Offshore Steel Brown Dial

The iconic “Havana style model” of the Royal Oak is the perfect example of a hyper-masculine watch executed well. The cigarbrown mega tapisserie dial of the ref. 26470ST.OO.A099CR.01 perfectly matches the tone of its alligator leather bracelet. The chronograph’s subdials, along with its tachymeter on the inner bezel not only act as useful timekeeping features but also as harmonic visual accents to the overall design language of the piece thanks to their caribbean-blue hue. 

Royal Oak Selfwinding “50th Anniversary” Steel Grey Dial

The fiftieth anniversary version of the Selfwinding Royal Oak is a revered symbol in the world of horology. With its newest design update, this 37mm timepiece seamlessly marries stainless steel and a gray “Grande Tapisserie” dial to create an elegant monochromatic look. The heart of this watch is the all-new automatic caliber 5900, featuring a rhodium-plated rose gold rotor embellished with the commemorative "50-years" logo.