AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak . Circa : 1978. Ref... Lot 79

AUDEMARS PIGUET
Royal Oak .
Circa : 1978.
Ref : 14100st.
Royal Oak white dial. Dial called "petite-tapisserie". Date window at 3 o'clock. Cream patina, rare "Audemars, Piguet Genève" signature. Octagonal steel case, octagonal bezel secured by 8 hexagonal gold screws, screw-down caseback. Self-winding mechanical movement, calibre 2325. Signed steel bracelet, folding clasp. Case and register extract.
Diameter: 36 mm.
Length: 19 cm.
The history of the name Royal Oak begins in the 17th century, when Charles II took refuge in a tree, a "Royal Oak", after his defeat by Cromwell. The name Royal Oak was used as a good-luck charm to designate Royal Navy ships of the early 20th century, such as HMS Royal Oak. It was from the cuirassier's hull that Gérald Genta, a true precursor of modern watchmaking design, drew inspiration for this watch's distinctive bracelet.