{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-6009","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 6009BA","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK 6009BA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Gold | Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Manufacture was founded in 1875 in Le Brassus in the Vallée de Joux, by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward August Piguet. Two young entrepreneurs grown up in the cradle of fine watchmaking in the Swiss Jura, born into a generation of watchmakers and passioned about rare complications and their horological roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the early days on, Audemars Piguet produced some fine mechanical timepieces such as minute-repeaters, perpetual calendars and ultra-thin self-winding movements, receiving recognition from far beyond the valley. By the 1970’s the Swiss manufacturer was already well established amongst connoisseurs alike, but it was during the following years of the quartz crisis that the watch brand made itself immortal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most traditional watchmakers were struggling to stay relevant, Audemars Piguet shook the market with a bold move: the introduction of the Royal Oak in 1972 at Baselworld – the first luxury sports watch in steel, created by the legendary designer Gérald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been estimated that a mere thousand Swiss watch companies did not survive the quartz crisis – with two thirds of the workforce being laid off – yet Audemars Piguet documentation shows that the yearly production increased from 9,500 to 11,000 pieces during those years (1974-1984). This revolutionary success can be greatly attributed to the Royal Oak line, an instant icon made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rectangular \u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptionally rare quartz watch, stretching far beyond the limits of its classic status with a dial as striking as the watch is unorthodox at heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe splendid yellow gold case measures 28,5mm by 38,5mm. The design of this gamechanger was inspired by vintage diving helmets with exposed mounting screw heads in their case architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e here at hand is state-of-the-art in all its essence. As a statement on the wrist, with an electrifying blue dial – it is as if Lapis Lazuli and golden hour are ticking time together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is executed in a \u003cem\u003ePetite Tapisserie\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, known as a square and lozenge motif, a signature choice for the \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e collection. It features contrasting baton hands, gold markers and the Audemars Piguet logo at 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudemars Piguet is written on the dial in an old font, underling the vintage feel of this Blue \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e. An integrated component bracelet in matching yellow gold with deployant clasp and \u003cem\u003e‘AP’\u003c\/em\u003e signed clasp cover provides secure comfortability and delicate hand-finishing, that was earlier unseen on durable sport watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn example of the exquisite finishing is the ‘quartz’ engraving on the caseback of the watch. Its ultra-thin profile in combination with the flat sapphire crystal and rounded edges of the case, extending to the profile of the bracelet, give this piece a very elegant look. This is only enhanced by the varied textures of the watch – polished notches and an overall brushed finish – with its angular, bevelled and polished edges throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e has been produced mainly in bicolor editions, a fashion choice in the eighties. Hence, this edition in yellow gold with seldom seen \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e dial is a highly collectible piece and a style statement in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz was used for the first time in the 70s and revolutionized the notions of horological precision. The original Audemars Piguet quartz movement, calibre 2502, is based on a regulator, the time-measuring element, consisting of a quartz crystal through which an electric current is passed. Time is divided into equal intervals by this resonator, vibrating at an exceptional high frequency (32’768 Hz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak 6009BA \u003c\/em\u003eis in very good condition. Both the watch and its integrated bracelet are in good condition. It comes with the original papers and manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you desire to take a closer look at this precious timepiece, don't hesitate to contact us and make an appointment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are based in Ghent, Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree parking available on site. \u003cbr\u003eNo stock kept on site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"338\" width=\"549\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6009 BA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCalibre \u003cspan\u003e2502\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize (Case)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28mm x 38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial (Case)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePapers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP Service box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Watchley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39706530644016,"sku":"","price":24850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/5785\/6304\/products\/IMG_1977.jpg?v=1631702413","url":"https:\/\/mrwatchley.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-6009","provider":"Mr Watchley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}