Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Patina 321 that Buzz Aldrin wore

321 that Buzz Aldrin wore

the Explorer II utilized a larger Oyster Case-design more in line with the sports models already offered (the Submariner and GMT)

prices of these examples have also reached nearly stratospheric levels

it is surprisingly easy to forget about Cartier

From the Age of Sail to World War II

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Patina 321 that Buzz Aldrin woreOne name: Gerald Genta. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Gentas most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry. The Royal Oak essentially created an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, and with it came a new design language which inspired countless other manufactures. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing