15500ST.OO.1220ST.01
CurrentRoyal Oak 41 Steel Blue Dial
2019 — present
41mm steel with blue Grande Tapisserie dial. Calibre 4302 with 70-hour power reserve.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Blue Grande Tapisserie
Pre-Owned
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
37mm (15550) · 39mm (15202 Jumbo) · 41mm (15500/15510)
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is the most important watch of the 20th century. When Gérald Genta designed it overnight in 1972 — a stainless steel sports watch priced higher than most gold watches of the era — it shocked the industry and redefined luxury. Its eight-sided bezel with exposed screws, integrated bracelet with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and Grande Tapisserie dial became an instant design language. Five decades later, those elements remain unchanged in their essentials, which is either a testament to Genta's genius or the ultimate example of a design that cannot be improved upon. The current Royal Oak lineup includes the 41mm Reference 15500ST (Calibre 4302, in-house automatic, 70-hour power reserve), the 39mm 'Jumbo' 15202 (Calibre 2121, ultra-thin, 40-hour power reserve), and the 37mm 15550 for smaller wrists. The 15202 'Jumbo' — closest in spirit to the original 1972 model — is arguably the most coveted of all Royal Oak references. AP produces approximately 50,000 pieces per year total across all models, making any Royal Oak genuinely scarce. Pre-owned examples regularly trade at or above retail for desirable references.
Key References
15500ST.OO.1220ST.0115202ST.OO.1240ST.0115202IP.OO.1240IP.0115400ST.OO.1220ST.0315510ST.OO.1320ST.001
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Specifications
Royal Oak Technical Specifications
| Movement | Calibre 4302 (15500ST) · Calibre 2121 (15202ST) · Calibre 7121 (16202) — automatic |
|---|---|
| Power reserve | 70 hours (4302) · 40 hours (2121) · 55 hours (7121) |
| Water resistance | 50 metres |
| Case material | Stainless Steel · 18ct Yellow / White / Rose Gold · Platinum · Titanium |
| Case diameter | 37mm (15550) · 39mm (15202 Jumbo) · 41mm (15500) |
| Thickness | 10.4mm (15500) · 8.1mm (15202) |
| Lug-to-lug | 47.0mm (15500) |
| Weight | ~155g (15500ST steel) |
| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
| Bezel | Octagonal with eight visible white gold hex screws |
| Bracelet | Integrated steel/precious metal bracelet with AP butterfly clasp |
Reference Guide
Royal Oak References Explained
15500ST.OO.1220ST.03
CurrentRoyal Oak 41 Steel Black Dial
2019 — present
41mm steel with black Grande Tapisserie dial.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Black Grande Tapisserie
16202ST.OO.1240ST.01
CurrentRoyal Oak Jumbo 39 'Extra-Thin'
2022 — present
39mm Jumbo with Calibre 7121, replacing the 15202. Blue Petite Tapisserie dial.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Blue Petite Tapisserie
15510ST.OO.1320ST.001
CurrentRoyal Oak 41 with Date and Skeletonised
2021 — present
41mm steel with skeletonised Calibre 4400 — the modern open-worked Royal Oak.
Case: Stainless Steel
15550ST.OO.1356ST.01
CurrentRoyal Oak 37 Steel
2022 — present
37mm steel — first major 37mm Royal Oak in many years.
Case: Stainless Steel
15202ST.OO.1240ST.01
DiscontinuedRoyal Oak Jumbo 39 (DISCONTINUED)
2012 — 2022
39mm Jumbo with ultra-thin Calibre 2121. The most coveted Royal Oak before discontinuation.
Case: Stainless Steel
15400ST.OO.1220ST.03
DiscontinuedRoyal Oak 41 (previous gen)
2012 — 2019
41mm with Calibre 3120 — predecessor to the 15500. Reliable pre-owned value.
Case: Stainless Steel
Market Price
What does a Royal Oak cost?
Current retail (15500ST)
~$31,000
Pre-owned (low)
$42,000
Pre-owned (high)
$95,000
Recently observed
15500ST blue dial trades $42,000–$58,000 with full set; 15500ST black at $40,000–$54,000.
16202ST Jumbo 'Extra-Thin' (current) trades $85,000–$110,000. Discontinued 15202ST Jumbo holds $130,000–$180,000+. 15400ST (previous gen 41) softens to $32,000–$42,000.
History
Royal Oak Through the Years
1972
Royal Oak ref. 5402ST 'A-series' launched at Baselworld at SFR 3,200 — more than a gold dress watch.
1977
Reference 4100 introduces the modern Royal Oak case dimensions.
1992
Royal Oak 14790 — the first 36mm Royal Oak in steel.
2002
Royal Oak 30th anniversary — the 15300 with Calibre 3120 launches.
2012
Royal Oak 40th anniversary — 15400 (41mm) and 15202 (Jumbo) launched.
2019
Reference 15500ST debuts the current generation Royal Oak in 41mm.
2022
Royal Oak 50th anniversary — 16202 'Extra-Thin' replaces the 15202 Jumbo.
Buying Guide
How to buy a pre-owned Royal Oak
01
15500ST is the best entry to the Royal Oak line
The 15500ST in steel offers the modern Calibre 4302 (70hr power reserve) and the iconic Royal Oak design at $42,000–$50,000 pre-owned with full set. It's the most accessible Royal Oak and the most liquid in the secondary market.
02
Jumbo (15202/16202) is the connoisseur's choice
The 39mm 'Jumbo' references — discontinued 15202 with Calibre 2121 and current 16202 with Calibre 7121 — are the spiritual successors to the 1972 original. Slimmer profile, thinner movement, and stronger collector demand. Trades at significant premium over the 41mm references.
03
Verify bracelet stretch
Royal Oak bracelets — particularly older references — develop link stretch with age. Examine the bracelet by holding the clasp open and pressing each link transition. Significant play indicates stretch. Bracelet replacement at AP is expensive and slow — factor this into pre-owned pricing.
Sizing
Will the Royal Oak fit your wrist?
Royal Oak 41 (15500ST) at 47mm lug-to-lug fits wrists 6.5" and up. The 39mm Jumbo (15202/16202) fits virtually any wrist due to its slim profile (8.1mm). 37mm Royal Oak (15550) suits smaller wrists or those who prefer subtle proportions. Stack height of 10.4mm on 15500 slips under most cuffs but is more substantial than a Calatrava.
Compare
Royal Oak vs. its siblings
vs. Royal Oak Offshore
Royal Oak Offshore is the bigger, bolder sibling at 42–44mm with chronograph functions and sportier materials. Royal Oak is the elegant original; Offshore is the amplified statement.
vs. Royal Oak Concept
Royal Oak Concept is AP's experimental laboratory — exotic materials, complications, and avant-garde design. Royal Oak is the icon; Concept is the laboratory.
In Stock
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Ref. 15500ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
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Ref. 15500ST
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$32,000 – $45,000
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Ref. 15400ST
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$32,000 – $45,000
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Ref. 15400ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
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Ref. 15500ST
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Ref. 67630OR
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$165,000 – $180,000
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$235,000 – $265,000
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Ref. 16204BC
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$55,000 – $65,000
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Ref. 26715ST
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Price on request
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Ref. 26607BA
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Ref. 15500ST
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Ref. 26240OR
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Ref. 26315ST
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Ref. 15550ST
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Ref. 67650ST
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$50,000 – $60,000
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Ref. 15510ST
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Ref. 15450ST
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Ref. 15500ST
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Ref. 26585CE
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Ref. 15551ST
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$50,000 – $60,000
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Ref. 15500ST
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Ref. 15407OR
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 15467OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
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Ref. 15510OR
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$80,000 – $90,000
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Ref. 16202ST
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 26574TI
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$50,000 – $60,000
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Ref. 15551ST
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$50,000 – $60,000
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Ref. 15551ST
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$60,000 – $70,000
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Ref. 15510ST
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Ref. 26331ST
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 15413OR
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$30,000 – $40,000
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Ref. 67651ST
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$125,000 – $150,000
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Ref. 16202OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
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Ref. 26240ST
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$125,000 – $150,000
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Ref. 26574OR
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$200,000 – $250,000
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Ref. 26730TI
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$100,000 – $125,000
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Ref. 15202OR
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$90,000 – $100,000
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Ref. 15551OR
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$80,000 – $90,000
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Ref. 26715OR
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$70,000 – $80,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26320OR
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Ref. 26579CS
Audemars Piguet
$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 15407ST
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$600,000 – $700,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15412BC
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26331ST
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$600,000 – $700,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26534TI
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26331ST
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15450ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 77450SR
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15500ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550ST
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$600,000 – $700,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15412BA
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$200,000 – $250,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 16204OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15400OR
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$300,000 – $350,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26331BA
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$200,000 – $250,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26609TI
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$250,000 – $300,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15416CE
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 16202BA
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15500ST
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$250,000 – $300,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26579CB
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$700,000 – $800,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26533OR
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$150,000 – $200,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550BA
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550ST
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15202IP
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$350,000 – $400,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26522CE
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26315ST
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15551OR
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$90,000 – $100,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15500OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240ST
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
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$90,000 – $100,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15510OR
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$1,000,000
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Ref. 26670ST
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$100,000 – $125,000
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Ref. 15510OR
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$80,000 – $90,000
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Ref. 26240OR
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$100,000 – $125,000
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Ref. 15510OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15500OR
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$100,000 – $125,000
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Ref. 15510OR
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$200,000 – $250,000
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Ref. 26522ST
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$70,000 – $80,000
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Ref. 26240OR
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$40,000 – $50,000
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Ref. 15550ST
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$1,000,000
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Ref. 26521OR
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$250,000 – $300,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 16202PT
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$200,000 – $250,000
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Ref. 26319OR
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Ref. 15454BA
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Ref. 26735ST
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$200,000 – $250,000
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Ref. 26586IP
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$250,000 – $300,000
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Ref. 26515OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
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Ref. 77350CE
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$200,000 – $250,000
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Ref. 26579CE
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$80,000 – $90,000
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Ref. 26331OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
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Ref. 15551ST
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 26574OR
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$100,000 – $125,000
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Ref. 15551OR
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$350,000 – $400,000
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Ref. 26574PT
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240ST
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240ST
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$1,000,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26730OR
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Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 26735SG
Audemars Piguet
$30,000 – $40,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 77450ST
Audemars Piguet
Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 15412BC
Audemars Piguet
Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550BA
Audemars Piguet
Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 16204BC
Audemars Piguet
$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15400SR
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240BA
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Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 26574BC
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15510ST
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Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 77450OR
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Price on request
Royal Oak
Ref. 77450SR
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$300,000 – $350,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26606ST
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$200,000 – $250,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15202PT
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$80,000 – $90,000
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Ref. 77450ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15450ST
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 26615TI
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$150,000 – $200,000
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Ref. 26574ST
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26331OR
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$70,000 – $80,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15450BA
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15551OR
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$150,000 – $200,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15202BC
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$200,000 – $250,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26730ST
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$1,000,000
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Ref. 26730OR
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15202ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550SR
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15202BA
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240CE
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$70,000 – $80,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15400OR
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$200,000 – $250,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26660ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 77450SR
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$70,000 – $80,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26331OR
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$70,000 – $80,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 77353BC
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26320OR
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$150,000 – $200,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26574BA
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 77451ST
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 67651SR
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$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240BC
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15510ST
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$200,000 – $250,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26331BC
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$450,000 – $500,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26518OR
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$1,000,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26532IC
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$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26574ST
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$150,000 – $200,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240BA
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$60,000 – $70,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15400OR
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550ST
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$80,000 – $90,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
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$70,000 – $80,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 515551ST
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240ST
Audemars Piguet
$350,000 – $400,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26591TI
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 67653BC
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$40,000 – $50,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26325TS
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550ST
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$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550ST
Audemars Piguet
$350,000 – $400,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26598BC
Audemars Piguet
$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240OR
Audemars Piguet
$50,000 – $60,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 67651OR
Audemars Piguet
$600,000 – $700,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26585CM
Audemars Piguet
$150,000 – $200,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26240BC
Audemars Piguet
$125,000 – $150,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 15550BA
Audemars Piguet
$100,000 – $125,000
Royal Oak
Ref. 26317BC
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Royal Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
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