[2024 Edition] Mechanical Watches "Interesting Models (Wanted to be Restocked)" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Today we will be bringing you the 2024 edition of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, a mechanical watch that is of interest (restock hope) .

At our store, Commit Ginza, we have many models for which customers have registered their interest in restocking. As these are popular models, we receive many inquiries from customers when we receive them, and many models are immediately sold, so in some cases it is difficult to fulfill requests. Given this situation, you may be very curious as to which models are popular and who is considering purchasing them.

So, we would like to introduce a carefully selected list of models that our customers have requested to be restocked! Please enjoy until the end.

*As of May 2024, the models selected are those that have received requests to be restocked within the last three months.

If you are interested in any of the watches, please register your interest in them now.

① "Royal Oak" "Ref.15450ST.OO.1256ST.02"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-415428/

The Ref. 15450ST was released at SIHH in 2012 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak.

The case diameter is a little small at 37mm, so it is popular among Japanese people who find the 41mm Royal Oak too large. The dial variations of the "Ref.15450ST" are blue, gray, and silver, but the calm gray dial is sure to be useful both on and off the job.

② "Royal Oak 50th Anniversary" "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.02"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-50th-anniversary-362744/

The "Ref. 15550ST.OO.1356ST.02" was released in 2022 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Oak.

This 37mm case is easy to wear on Japanese wrists, and is available in light blue and gray in addition to the night blue dial. The dial design has been changed from the previous "Ref.15450ST", and the "AP" logo at 12 o'clock and the "AUTOMATIC" notation at 6 o'clock have been removed, resulting in a clean design. The movement is equipped with the new movement "Cal.5900" equipped with the "50th anniversary rotor". The "50th anniversary rotor" is only installed in units manufactured in 2022, so the number of units sold is expected to be extremely small, which is also a factor in its popularity.

➂ "Royal Oak" "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.06"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-417453/

This is the "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.06", which was announced in 2023 as the successor model to the "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.02" introduced earlier.

The difference from the previous model is that the rotor of the "Cal.5900" that was released in 2022 is different, based on the "Cal.3002" made by Vaucher as the successor movement to the "Cal.3120". The rotor has been changed from the "50th anniversary rotor" to the regular "AP rotor". Looking at it this way, you can see how popular the 37mm diameter "Royal Oak", especially the blue dial, is.

4. Royal Oak "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.08"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-automatic-386086/

Next up is the 37mm Royal Oak, the Ref. 15550ST.OO.1356ST.08, a new color that has been added to the dial lineup from 2022.

The previous model "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.04" was equipped with a "50th anniversary rotor", and this is the successor model equipped with the regular "AP rotor" that was released in 2023. This model has a beautiful light blue dial with a grand tapestry pattern, and the specifications are the same as the "Ref.15550ST" that we have introduced so far. The fact that dial colors of similar colors such as ice blue and Tiffany blue are also popular with other brands may be a factor in its popularity.

⑤ "Royal Oak Extra-Thin" "Ref. 5402ST"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-402233/

Next, we would like to introduce the first Royal Oak Extra-Thin, Ref. 5402ST, which was released in 1972.

This watch has a 39mm case and is equipped with the thin automatic movement "Cal.2121" based on Jaeger-LeCoultre. Although a diameter of around 40mm is the modern standard, at the time of its release, small watches were the norm, so the 39mm case was very large and it is said to have been given the nickname "Jumbo". Even after 50 years, it has a modern design that does not feel old, and can be said to be a complete model. It is a representative watch of [Audemars Piguet] that combines sportiness and elegance, so I think many people are looking for it.

⑥ "Royal Oak" "Ref.15300ST.OO.1220ST.03"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-412724/

The Ref.15300ST was released in 2005 as the successor to the Ref.14790ST, and is popular for its 39mm case size. The applied AP logo is located at the 12 o'clock position, which is a feature not found in the current model. It is equipped with the Cal.3120, a thin movement developed in-house based on the Cal.920 made by Jaeger-LeCoultre, and features the Audemars Piguet logo and the founding family crest engraved on the 22-karat rotor on the skeleton back, allowing you to appreciate the exquisite design. Of course, the current model Ref.15510ST also has an attractive design, but in comparison, the price is more stable, and many people may think that the Ref.15300ST is a model worth aiming for, not only in terms of design and functionality.

⑦ "Royal Oak" "Ref.15510ST.OO.1320ST.08"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-370334/

The "Ref.15510ST.OO.1320ST.08" was released in 2023 and features a silver dial.

From Audemars Piguet's iconic watch "Royal Oak", the 41mm case size "Ref.15510ST" remains a popular model. In addition to this silver dial color, there is a rich lineup of night blue, black, green, and gray, so many people may have trouble choosing, but all of them are calm colors that are easy to match with any outfit or occasion, making them very popular. This model also has a "50th anniversary rotor" only installed in the previous model "Ref.15510ST.OO.1320ST.03" manufactured in 2022.

8. Royal Oak Chronograph "Ref.26715ST.OO.1356ST.01"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-379073/

Next up is the Ref. 26715ST.OO.1356ST.01, a slightly smaller chronograph model with a diameter of 38mm, which was released as a new model in 2023.

The previous model "Ref. 26315ST" did not have a blue dial lineup, and the only parts of the dial that had blue were the two-tone silver dial and the in-dial and inner circle parts. The appearance of a case size that is easy to wear on Japanese wrists and a dial in the blue that is synonymous with "Royal Oak" must have been a delight for fans.

9. "Royal Oak Chronograph 50th Anniversary" "Ref. 26240ST.OO.1320ST.03"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-chronograph-50th-anniversary-373644/

The 41mm chronograph model "Ref. 26240ST.OO.1320ST.03" was released in 2022 to commemorate the 50th anniversary.

The sub-dials have been changed from the panda design of the previous model "Ref. 26331ST" to a similar color, and this model has a calm design. It is equipped with the in-house developed movement "Cal. 4401" with a flyback chronograph, and the rotor part is a special "50th anniversary" specification. This specification will only be adopted for units manufactured in 2022, and it may be the reason for the requests that we have received because it is a specification that looks forward to the future in the long run.

10. "Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openwork" "Ref.15407OR.OO.1220OR.01"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/audemars_piguet/royal-oak/royal-oak-413641/

It is said that it took approximately five years to complete the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openwork.

This is the world's first mechanism developed by Audemars Piguet in 2010, and although it was patented in the same year, it was not completed and released as "Ref. 15407" until 2016. The two balances and hairsprings are set on the same axis, and the hairsprings expand and contract alternately, complementing each other while greatly improving precision and stability. The greatest feature is that the complex movement can be viewed from both the front and back, and the movement, which was finished to be "shown and shown", is very beautiful and is admired by many people.

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What did you think.

We have received many requests from customers to restock the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. We have only introduced a portion of the models, as we have received many requests. Looking at the list, we were surprised to see that there were many requests for the 37mm Royal Oak. Perhaps the reason for its popularity is that it is a size that fits well on Japanese wrists.

We have received requests for restocking (interest), so if there is anyone who owns the model in question and is considering selling it, we would be happy if you would take advantage of our store, Commit Ginza's sales and purchase service.