Released in 2022 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Oak, the present timepiece reference 26240ST in stainless steel is one of the most acclaimed models from Audemars Piguet's latest collection. With a striking and desirable white 'Grande Tapisserie' dial, reference 26240ST is the first Royal Oak Chronograph equipped with the newest in-house automatic caliber 4401.

The Royal Oak collection was introduced in 1972, redefining the identity of a sports watch. With groundbreaking designs, the Royal Oak secured a discerning and informed audience and became throughout the years the emblem of the Audemars Piguet manufacture as well as a true icon within the watch community. A chronograph version was added to the classic Royal Oak line only in 1998. The first Royal Oak chronograph was powered by Cal. 2385, a slim self-winding column wheel chronograph movement based on the Frédéric Piguet 1185. This model was produced for 14 years right up until 2011.