“The ice blue dial marks this watch out as special from a mile away. It works with the white gold to conjure an incredible frosted aesthetic.” Nick Baranga, Founder 

One of the great icons of horological history, the Royal Oak remains immensely in-demand as it passes its 50th anniversary, and very few watches indeed can match the desirability of this limited edition white gold chronograph with ice-blue dial. With only 100 pieces made, the 26317 combines the style and complication of a chronograph with the original concept and design of the Genta era, in a breathtaking timepiece. This model’s rare light powder blue “Grande Tapisserie” dial, with deep blue accents for legibility and white gold applied hour-markers, is cut using a 100-year-old pantograph, a technique unique to Audemars Piguet. This method creates different shades depending on angle, in keeping with its beautifully-sized immaculate satin brushed octagonal case and integrated bracelet, both in 18k white gold, which remain unrivalled in the way they play with light and reflect even the smallest amount with a unique beauty. The sumptuous brushed and polished finishing of the original 1972 Royal Oak remains on the Royal Oak Chronographs of today, and with its comfortable and secure AP signature double deployant clasp, the 26317 is a rare piece of exceptional beauty and power. 

Condition Report: 

In immaculate condition, the watch comes complete with its original polished wood box, instruction booklet, guarantee booklet and service card, and remains under Audemars Piguet's international warranty until 2023. 

Year: 2020

Reference: 26317BC.OO.1256BC.01

Size: 38mm

Case: White Gold

Strap: White Gold Bracelet

Movement: Automatic Calibre 2385

Water Resistance: 50m

Power Reserve: 40hr

Box: Original Box

Papers: Audemars Piguet Guarantee Card

 (our ref. AP638)