It's the only watch owned by the Swiss designer to have come to auction.
in Geneva, said in a statement. “One could not dream of a more exciting and important provenance for a Royal Oak, an Audemars Piguet or even any wristwatch.”
The Royal Oak, launched by Audemars Piguet in 1972, was the very first luxury sports watch to be made of steel, and it features an octagonal bezel with eight screws. It was designed overnight by Genta, who was inspired by a childhood memory of seeing a man being sealed into a diving suit near Geneva’s Mont Blanc Bridge.This specific model stands out because of its 18-karat-gold bezel, which Genta produced and added himself. Inside is a Calibre 2121 automatic movement.
“All of these elements set this very watch apart from any other, making it a true grail piece,” Wallhagen added. “Over the course of my career, rarely have I ever seen such an emotional response to any horological object, both by connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, making today’s result all the more rewarding.”series, in which 100 designs from Genta’s personal archives are being auctioned off.
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