80 Audemars Piguet A rare and attractive, Royal Oak, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with diamond-set bezel, and diamond emerald set dial, reference 15054BC.

Estimate: € 35.000 –⁠ 70.000

• Model Royal Oak
• Year Circa 2003
• Reference 15054BC
• Case Material 18K white gold and diamonds
• Case Number N°105, E84984
• Bracelet Material 18K white gold, approximate length 175mm
• Movement Automatic, cal. 2140, 31 jewels
• Dimension 33mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement

The reference 15054BC represents a discreet yet compelling chapter in the history of the Royal Oak. Created during a period when Audemars Piguet explored more expressive, jewel-set interpretations of Gérald Genta’s design, this white gold example reveals a more refined, almost jewellery-like dimension of the model. The 33mm case retains all the iconic codes: the faceted octagonal bezel with hexagonal screws, the interplay of brushed and polished surfaces, and the seamlessly integrated bracelet—here elevated by a diamond-set bezel that adds brilliance without compromising structure. The dial is where the watch truly distinguishes itself. Fully pavé-set with diamonds, it offers a luminous yet controlled surface, animated by the unexpected presence of emerald hour markers. Their vivid green hue introduces a subtle but striking contrast, transforming the dial into a composition that is both elegant and unconventional. Produced in very limited numbers and rarely encountered today, the 15054BC stands as one of the more confidential gem-set Royal Oaks. For the discerning collector, it offers a rare perspective on the Royal Oak—one where architectural rigor meets haute joaillerie, and where Audemars Piguet’s creativity reveals itself in its most refined form.