ROYAL OAK MODEL, REF. 14840BC, CASE NO. E-35098, NO. 127, CIRCA 2003

The present Royal Oak reference 14840BC is a magnificent and highly exclusive interpretation of Gérald Genta's legendary design for Audemars Piguet. Produced in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reference 14840 was offered in a variety of precious metals and luxurious configurations, including mother-of-pearl dials and ruby-set bezels, demonstrating the manufacture's ability to reinterpret its iconic sports watch as an object of high jewelry while preserving the unmistakable Royal Oak aesthetic.

The present example is among the most spectacular executions of the reference. Crafted in white gold, the iconic octagonal bezel is lavishly set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds, while the dial is fully pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, transforming the watch into a dazzling display of light and craftsmanship. Providing a vibrant contrast to the brilliance of the diamonds, the applied emerald-set hour markers introduce vivid flashes of green that further enhance the visual impact of the composition.