Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Full Yellow Gold 18K Champagne Dial Quartz 1984 (Papers & Service Box)

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 56023BA 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Vintage

Founded in 1875 in Le Brassus, Audemars Piguet is one of Switzerland’s most respected independent watch manufactures, renowned for its mastery of high complications, hand-finishing, and forward-thinking design. The brand reshaped modern watchmaking in 1972 with the introduction of the Royal Oak, a radical steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet that challenged traditional luxury codes and became one of the most influential watch designs of the 20th century.

The Royal Oak Ref. 56023BA represents a rare and refined chapter of the collection, translating Gérald Genta’s iconic design into a slim, full 18k yellow gold execution. Produced in the mid-1980s, this reference combines the unmistakable Royal Oak geometry with a thinner profile and quartz movement, resulting in a watch that wears effortlessly while retaining the model’s architectural character. Its understated proportions and precious metal construction make it an uncommon and highly collectible interpretation of the Royal Oak lineage.

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This very rare Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 56023BA is presented in full 18k yellow gold and remains completely original and period correct. Produced in the mid-1980s, this reference is seldom seen and represents a refined interpretation of Gérald Genta’s iconic Royal Oak design in a thinner, more understated format that wears comfortably on both men’s and women’s wrists.

The slim yellow gold case retains its sharp geometry and signature integrated profile, complemented by the original matching gold bracelet. The bracelet shows light stretch consistent with age and careful wear and fits a wrist up to approximately 19.5cm. Overall condition is excellent for a watch dating back to 1984, with all hallmarks and details intact.

Powered by a quartz movement, the watch is keeping excellent time, with the battery replaced in December 2025. A highly collectible and increasingly hard-to-find Royal Oak reference, this piece offers a rare opportunity to own an authentic vintage example in solid gold with strong originality and historical significance.

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