About this watch

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph reference 26240ST.OO.1320ST.07 in stainless steel with the silver Grande Tapisserie dial. Gerald Genta's octagonal Royal Oak changed luxury watchmaking forever in 1972, and the 41mm chronograph is one of the most desirable expressions of it. The 26240ST is the current generation, powered by Audemars Piguet's in-house integrated flyback chronograph and finished with a sapphire display caseback that shows off the pink gold oscillating weight. The silver dial carries the signature Grande Tapisserie pattern with matching silver-toned counters, applied white gold hour markers and luminous Royal Oak hands, with the date between 4 and 5 o'clock. The case and integrated bracelet are a masterclass in finishing, alternating vertical satin brushing with sharp polished bevels, and the iconic eight-screw octagonal bezel sits above a screw-locked crown and 50 metres of water resistance. This 2023 example presents in excellent condition and carries the balance of its Audemars Piguet warranty until March 2028. This timepiece comes as a full set with inner and outer box, Audemars Piguet international warranty card valid until March 2028, booklet…