Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Chronograph Silver Dial 50th Anniversary Ref: 26240ST 2022

*Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Rotor* 

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Chronograph Silver Dial 50th Anniversary Ref. 26240ST celebrates half a century of one of horology’s most revolutionary designs. Introduced in 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of the original Royal Oak from 1972, this model preserves Gérald Genta’s iconic design elements — the octagonal bezel, tapisserie-patterned dial, and integrated bracelet — while refining every detail for the modern era. The silver “Grande Tapisserie” dial exudes classic Royal Oak elegance, complemented by subdials and applied white gold markers that emphasize symmetry and legibility. Powering the watch is the Audemars Piguet Calibre 4401, a self-winding flyback chronograph movement developed and manufactured in-house, featuring a column wheel mechanism, vertical clutch, and a 70-hour power reserve, all visible through the sapphire caseback engraved with the special “50 Years” rotor. The Royal Oak was originally created as a bold luxury sports watch in stainless steel—a radical concept at its debut—and has since become the cornerstone of Audemars Piguet’s identity. Within the lineup, the Ref. 26240ST stands as the definitive expression of modern Royal Oak chronography, blending the collection’s storied past with cutting-edge watchmaking and a refined, celebratory aesthetic befitting its golden jubilee.

Reference: 26240ST.OO.1320ST.07
Date: 2022
Size: 41mm
Condition: Mint
Included with sale: Full Set