Carlo de marchi the italian distributor of audemars piguet turned to golay in 1971 and requested a new multi purpose watch.
Stainless steel ap watch.
The royal oak is in essence a sports watch.
The watch was to be suitable for taking a drive in your car going on a cruise spending a night on the town or going out to the club.
De marchi suggested stainless steel for the case and bracelet material.
The product red case can only be paired with product red bands.
Leather and stainless steel bands are not water resistant.
And with the introduction of precious stones and metals the royal oak has secured its spot as a dress watch too.
It is widely used because of its relatively low price and because it is quite easily shaped into end products.
Its powerful look ushered in a revolutionary avant garde style that has since become its trademark.
Make offer audemars piguet royal oak offshore chrono stainless steel watch msrp 21 200 audemars piguet royal oak offshore 18k yellow gold chronograph watch 42m 25721ba 67 900 00.
And because of its iconic design it was the first luxury stainless steel sports watch.
Therefore stainless steel watch bands and watches made from this type are usually low end watches.