48 Audemars Piguet A very rare and highly attractive, Royal Oak, automatic wristwatch in steel, with nicely patinated "hazelnut" tropical dial, reference 14700ST.

Estimate: € 18.000 –⁠ 36.000

Launched at the dawn of the 1990s, the 14700ST represents an important, almost transitional chapter in the Royal Oak saga. Retaining the unmistakable Gérald Genta design language; octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet, and taut architectural lines, the reference was conceived as a refined evolution of the legendary 5402, with a slightly larger 36mm case diameter that heralded the growing tastes of a new generation of collectors. Yet, what truly elevates this example to the realm of the extraordinary is its dial. Once born in a uniform deep blue, it has, over decades of careful wear and natural exposure, transformed into a warm, tropical shade, a surface alive with subtle gradations of bronze and chestnut undertones. No two tropical dials are ever alike; each is the product of chance and time, making this watch a unique piece of living art. The case and bracelet, executed in stainless steel, remain faithful to Audemars Piguet’s uncompromising finishing, with alternating brushed and polished surfaces that continue to dance with light. At 36mm, the proportions strike a perfect balance between presence and elegance — a modern classic well ahead of its time. To encounter a Royal Oak reference 14700ST is already a delight, for these models are scarce compared to their siblings. To discover one with a dial so gracefully aged into tropical splendour is to uncover a treasure at the intersection of history, aesthetics, and sheer serendipity.

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