Have you ever wanted to own a watch that a celebrity wears?

If you look closely at their wrists, you will notice that many celebrities wear top-notch luxury watches, with " stylish designs " and " luxurious, eye-catching watches ."

This time, we will focus on overseas celebrities who wear the popular Audemars Piguet model , the Royal Oak . The Royal Oak , which was the pioneer of luxury sports watches, is a model that any watch lover, even if they are not famous, aspires to own. Please enjoy until the end.

Worn by Liverpool's Dutch national team defender Virgil van Dijk
[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar"
"Ref.26579CS.OO.1225CS.01"

※The second slide is of Virgil van Dijk

The first person I would like to introduce is Liverpool's Dutch national team defender, who is said to be the best center back in the world. Player Virgil van Dijk .

At last year's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Virgil van Dijk led the Netherlands national team as captain. Unfortunately , the team lost in the quarter-finals against Argentina, but if you look closely at the watch he was wearing at the press conference, you can see that it was a watch worthy of a star player. The model is

[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar"
"Ref.26579CS.OO.1225CS.01"

Audemars Piguet's new 2022 model features eye-catching, sophisticated blue ceramic
"Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar" "Ref. 26579CS.OO.1225CS.01".

This timepiece was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak, and features an all-blue ceramic case and bracelet, as well as a grand tapisserie dial and sub-dials in electric blue. Following the blackout ceramic model released in 2017 and the white ceramic model that appeared two years later, this model is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic movement "Cal.5134", and also has a perpetual calendar function, making it a perfect watch.

I think everyone was captivated by the contrast between the orange Dutch national team T-shirt and the vibrant blue ceramic!

Worn by actor Dwayne Johnson
[Audemars Piguet]
『Royal Oak』
"Ref.15400OR.OO.1220OR.03"

The second person is one of America's most muscular actors, Dwayne Johnson ".

Dwayne Johnson, who gained fame as a professional wrestler under the ring name "The Rock", won numerous championships, and turned from a super popular hero in the wrestling world into an actor. He made his film debut in "The Mummy Returns" in 2001, and has since gained overwhelming popularity as an action actor, appearing in many hit films such as "The Fast and the Furious" and "GI Joe". The model worn by Dwayne Johnson, who is in high demand for action movies, is

[Audemars Piguet]
『Royal Oak』
"Ref.15400OR.OO.1220OR.03"

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 15400OR.OO.1220OR.03 was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak.

The case diameter has been increased from the previous 39mm to 41mm, and the case, indexes, and hands are made of pink gold, which goes well with the blue dial with a Grand Tapisserie pattern, making this model not only luxurious but also elegant. The see-through back allows you to enjoy the in-house automatic movement "Cal.3120", and you will surely be captivated by its beauty.

This watch with a strong presence matches Dwayne Johnson's well-trained and powerful physique, making it a watch worthy of America's most representative action star!

Worn by musician Joe Jonas
[Audemars Piguet]

"Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin"
"Ref.26510OR.OO.1220OR.01"

The third is the second son of the boy band "Jonas Brothers," who gained popularity in the late 2000s. Joe Jonas ".

The group rose to such popularity that it became a social phenomenon in the United States, and in 2015, he formed the funk pop band "DANCE". As the vocalist of the band, which is full of talented members, he produced an explosive hit from his debut single, and is a musician who is highly renowned in Japan. Joe Jonas is also famous as a fashion icon for his sexy looks and stylish dress code. The model he wears is

[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin"
"Ref.26510OR.OO.1220OR.01"

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin "Ref. 26510OR.OO.1220OR.01" is equipped with a tourbillon, one of the three most complicated mechanisms in the world.

The combination of the 18KPG (pink gold) case and bracelet, the deep blue petit tapisserie dial and the tourbillon is beautiful, and the hand-wound movement "Cal.2924" visible through the back cover is simply stunning. Furthermore, even though it has a "tourbillon", the case is an astonishing 8.85mm thick. This could only be achieved thanks to Audemars Piguet's technical capabilities. Currently, this model is rarely available on the second-hand market, making it extremely rare.

After the band reunited, Joe Jonas' style is simple yet full of attention to detail, with casual fashion and gorgeous watches. Everyone! It's definitely worth a look!

Worn by "Pharrell" aka "Pharrell Williams"
[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Concept Carbon"
"Ref. 26265FO.OO.D002CR.01"

Finally, we would like to introduce the multi-talented Pharrell, also known as Pharrell Williams ".

The music video for "HAPPY" released in 2014 was a huge hit worldwide, with over 1.1 billion views on YouTube. Recently, he was appointed as the creative director of the men's wear collection of luxury brand Louis Vuitton. The models worn by Pharrell, who is a global celebrity and fashion lover, are

[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Concept Carbon"

"Ref. 26265FO.OO.D002CR.01"

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Oak, the Royal Oak Concept (Ref. 26265FO.OO.D002CR.01) was launched in 2002 .

Inspired by concept cars, the Concept Series is a fusion of the latest technology, high-tech materials, and avant-garde design, setting it apart from other models. This watch combines a forged carbon case with a ceramic bezel, and is lightweight at approximately 100g despite its large 44mm case. It has a power reserve indicator at the 12 o'clock position, a linear chronograph minute counter at the 3 o'clock position, and a tourbillon at the 9 o'clock position. The H, N, and R at the 6 o'clock position indicate the crown operation positions. When unscrewed, the crown is in "N (neutral)", when pulled out one step, the crown moves to "R (winding position)", and when pulled out one step further, the crown moves to "H (hour and minute hand operation position)". The movement "Cal.2895" boasts a power reserve of 237 hours (approximately 10 days).

This was worn by him when he collaborated with the French electronic music duo Daft Punk! It was a perfect match for Daft Punk's famous helmet outfit, and it also gave us a glimpse of his sense as a fashion designer!

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That was a fantastic lineup, what do you think?

The watch market has been difficult to predict lately, and it seems that prices have dropped considerably compared to before depending on the model, but I think that now is the perfect time to buy. Why not take this opportunity to get your hands on a Royal Oak? If you own one, you will understand why it is said to be " the watch worn by successful people " and " the watch loved by business leaders "!

We hope that this article will once again help you choose your favorite watch and serve as an opportunity for you to grow more passionate about watches.

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