Royal Oak Blue Dial

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak 
Reference Number: 14790ST     
Movement: Automatic
Condition: Very good
Gender: Men's
Time Period: 2000s
Box: No
Papers: No

THE CALIBER

Caliber: 2225
Jewels: 40

THE CASE

Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 36 mm 
Thickness: 7.5 mm
Waterproof: 165 ft./ 50 m./ 5 ATM
Bezel Material: Fixed stainless steel secured with 8 white gold screws
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Caseback: Solid
Dial: Blue with waffle “Grande Tapisserie” decoration
Dial Numerals: 18K white gold applied with luminescent coating faceted baton hour indices, track around the outer rim with second and minute divisions

THE BRACELET / STRAP

Bracelet Material: Stainless steel 
Buckle: Fold-over 
Buckle Material: Stainless steel

THE FUNCTIONS

Hours, minutes, center sweep seconds, date aperture at 3 o'clock, 60-hour power reserve

FURTHER READING 

Octagonal shape case designed by Gerald Genta
18K white gold applied and luminescent coating Royal Oak hours/minutes hands, black stick-shaped center sweep seconds hand
Stainless steel solid case back secured with eight  white gold screws
Stainless steel screw-down hexagonal crown with AP engraving
The three-body case, lugs, and flat bezel are polished/brushed. 
Integral stainless steel link bracelet with a stainless steel deployant buckle and downturned integral stainless steel lugs.

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 14790ST has a mechanical automatic Audemars Piguet caliber 2225 movement that's rhodium-plated, with fausses cotes embellishment. It's constructed with 280 components, a shock absorber mechanism, and includes a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance with variable inertia blocks, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. It has a 22K gold monobloc oscillating weight with ceramic ball bearings, and the bevels on the bridges are diamond graved. It has a stop balance for setting the time.
This mechanism oscillates at the frequency of 21,600 vph (3 Hz).
Case, dial, and movement are all signed.
F serial production during 2001 and 2005
Incomplete (no box, no papers)

Warranty & authenticity

We stand behind the authenticity and quality of our merchandise, nothing is more important to us that a transparent transaction that makes our clients well-pleased.
Twain Time has more than 30 years of experience in buying and selling previously owned luxury goods, and quality-control is extremely important to us. Our trusted experts take the worry out of buying so that you can focus on finding your most desirable watch or jewelry.
Every item has undergone a thorough inspection by our knowledgeable technicians, ensuring full originality (unless stated otherwise) and perfect working condition to assure you get everything as expected. We know the value of security.
To provide further peace of mind, we offer a 12-month limited warranty alongside any remaining manufacturer’s warranty on all our luxury timepieces and fine jewelry from the date of purchase.
Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.

Shipping & Returns

We offer a fully insured domestic & worldwide, express & priority delivery service. If ordering from the US, your order will be sent immediately after the reception of the funds.
The courier will depend on the value of the purchase, with all orders delivered the next business day. If ordering from outside the US, your order will be sent immediately after reception and clearance of the funds. International deliveries will depend on the choice of the courier and the destination. Our commitment does not end at delivery.
We offer a 7-day store credit/exchange to make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. We make continuous efforts to provide outstanding service. We value our clients' relationships and strive to offer the highest quality of customer service at every opportunity.