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Details
CIRCA: 1974
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 39 mm.
BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 190 mm. overall length
BRACELET: Stainless steel with deployant clasp
DIAL: Tropical
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Date
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An iconic model of the Audemars Piguet Manufacture, the Royal Oak “A-series” can be considered as part of the most collectible luxury sport timepieces - The present watch is part of the first 1'000 “A-series” Royal Oaks ever created, with the serial number "A 1'690", the 1'690 piece to be made. It has an original "A-series" dial, with the AP logo above the 6 o'clock index, and reads "Swiss" below 6 o'clock. This first series was numbered from A 0001 to A 2000. Indeed, after having sold out the first 1'000 pieces, the eventual success of this model was such that Audemars Piguet took the decision to increase the production to 2'000 pieces. After the “A-series” sold out, they progressed on to the "B" series, "C" series, and so on.

The present timepiece is one of the most iconic sport watch ever created, bestowed with a very attractive dial as well as a stainless steel case of strong proportions.

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