Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Military Dial NOS Stainless Steel - 14790ST

Offered here is a rare Military dial version of the much-appreciated Stainless-Steel 36mm AP Royal Oak in excellent condition. This reference 14790ST has the date display 3 o’clock.

This rare reference 14790ST with military style dial and full luminous Arabic numeral hour plots.

Since its inception, Audemars Piguet made many variations of the Royal Oak including this mid-size steel version with luminous Arabic dial. This model is similar to the Audemars Piguet reference 15190SP.O.0789ST.01, that the professional golfer Nick Faldo wore. This reference is not as large as the 39mm Jumbo version, but still wears elegantly on the wrist.

It has been nearly 50 years since the creation of the original Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and this now iconic watch is more popular than ever. First unveiled by Audemars Piguet in the 1970s and designed by Gerald Genta who also designed the Patek Philippe Nautilus, the Royal Oak has become a classic with its distinctive features and its role as a pioneer for a luxury sports watch.

This example of the Military dial, Royal Oak 14790ST is in excellent condition and appears to have been adored by its previous owner. The black dial is in beautiful condition and the Arabic white numbers and matching hands are all in very good condition. The bracelet is in excellent condition with minimal stretch also free of any marks. The bezel ring and sapphire glass have no dings or scratches and enhance the overall appearance of this stunning 36mm Royal Oak.

It also comes with its Audemars Piguet box and Extract From The Archives Certificate, confirming the watch the was manufactured 2nd November 1999.