This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.OO.1220ST.01 is in overall excellent pre-owned condition and was sold in 2015 in Italy.
The Royal Oak we have here is a classic example in stainless steel with a silver dial executed in the classic "Grande Tapisserie" pattern for which the Royal Oak has long been recognized. This is a ref. 15300, a model that was added to Audemars Piguet's catalog in 2005 as a retooling and upgrade of the Royal Oak design language. At 39mm and with a central seconds hand, the ref. 15300 provides a complementary option to Audemars Piguet's flagship two-hander, the 39mm Royal Oak "Jumbo" ref. 15202. While the 15300, with a case size of 39mm is the same as the original Royal Oak 5402ST and current-generation 15202ST. The most relevant characteristic of the design is the large AP logo placed at the 12 o'clock position; the dial itself was available in three colors: white, black, and blue.
Remember – due to the Royal Oak's integrated bracelet, all examples will wear slightly bigger than the dimensions appear, and the ref. 15300 is no different. It wears like a 41mm watch on the wrist, which helps it hit sweet spot sizing in terms of wearability. The smaller case dimensions also provide optimal visibility for the self-winding caliber 3120, with its engraved 22k gold rotor inside. The caliber 3120 is an excellent movement that offers a 60-hour power reserve, hacking seconds, and a quick-set date.
This is a Royal Oak through and through, so you have the classic multi-finish, articulating Royal Oak stainless-steel bracelet (a work of art in itself) that's matched with an Audemars Piguet-branded folding clasp. Glare-proof sapphire crystals are placed on the front- and back-facing elements of the watch. Finally, a date window is placed at three o'clock. In the hand and on the wrist, it's easy to tell why the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is the grail of grails for so many watch enthusiasts. It's the quintessence of sporty-casual design, while also being an excellent example of high-end Swiss watchmaking.
