{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-66240ba-yellow-gold-diamond-26mm","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 66240BA 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Black Accent Quartz 26mm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGold, Diamonds, and the Geometry of the Royal Oak\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA richly jeweled interpretation of one of modern watchmaking’s most recognizable designs, this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak combines a compact 26mm 18K yellow-gold case, integrated precious-metal bracelet, diamond hour markers, dramatic black accents and extensive diamond setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result sits somewhere between wristwatch and jewel: unmistakably Royal Oak in architecture, yet transformed by gold, contrast and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Oak rarely needs help making an entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example takes that familiar octagonal silhouette and turns the volume considerably higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm yellow gold forms the case and integrated bracelet, while brilliant stones illuminate the shoulders and bracelet links. Rectangular black accents interrupt the gold at rhythmic intervals, giving the bracelet a graphic quality that becomes increasingly striking the closer it is examined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center is a champagne-toned textured dial fitted with twelve diamond hour markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restraint of the dial becomes important because the bracelet supplies so much visual energy. Instead of competing with the surrounding jewelry work, the face remains clean, symmetrical and unmistakably Audemars Piguet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compact watch with a remarkably large visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e26mm across\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining the elegant proportions associated with smaller vintage Royal Oak references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts octagonal bezel forms the visual foundation of the design, punctuated by the familiar exposed screw architecture. A dark contrasting bezel treatment creates a strong frame around the champagne dial and immediately distinguishes the piece from more conventional yellow-gold Royal Oaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial itself carries a finely textured geometric surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve individually mounted diamond markers circle the perimeter, while slender yellow-gold hands preserve the clarity of the two-hand display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no date window, chronograph display or visual complication to disturb the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplicity works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch becomes an exercise in material, proportion and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated bracelet continues directly from the case, giving the watch the seamless profile for which the Royal Oak is celebrated. Gold links are interspersed with rectangular black accents and extensive diamond setting, allowing light and shadow to alternate across the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is unusually architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting the stones as a separate decorative layer, the diamond setting follows the geometry of the bracelet itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e97.5 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it substantial precious-metal presence despite its compact dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent bracelet sizing is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an additional bracelet component measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8.2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is stated to accompany the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is Audemars Piguet \u003cstrong\u003equartz caliber 2508\u003c\/strong\u003e, a slim Swiss movement appropriate to the elegant proportions of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Audemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003cbr\u003e• Reference 66240BA\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 26mm case\u003cbr\u003e• 18K yellow-gold construction\u003cbr\u003e• Integrated yellow-gold bracelet\u003cbr\u003e• Extensive diamond setting\u003cbr\u003e• Twelve diamond hour markers\u003cbr\u003e• Champagne textured dial\u003cbr\u003e• Contrasting black bezel and bracelet accents\u003cbr\u003e• Two-hand display\u003cbr\u003e• Quartz movement\u003cbr\u003e• Audemars Piguet caliber 2508\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 97.5g total weight\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 16.5cm current wrist fit\u003cbr\u003e• Additional approximately 8.2mm bracelet component included\u003cbr\u003e• Audemars Piguet service documentation included\u003cbr\u003e• Documented manufacturer maintenance history\u003cbr\u003e• Additional fully diamond-set dial stated to be included\u003cbr\u003e• Near-unused \/ excellent presentation by source classification\u003cbr\u003e• Swiss Made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audemars Piguet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66240BA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 26mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 97.5g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Textured Dial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHour Markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours and Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audemars Piguet 2508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated 18K Yellow-Gold Bracelet with Diamond and Black Accent Detailing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audemars Piguet Folding Clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Wrist Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Bracelet Component:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Unused \/ Excellent Pre-Owned Presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is remarkably restrained against the exuberance surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA champagne-gold ground carries a small geometric texture that catches light much more quietly than the diamond-set bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve diamond hour markers create a complete ring around the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the watch uses a two-hand configuration, nothing interrupts that symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audemars Piguet signature remains the focal point of the upper dial while the gold handset almost disappears into the surrounding warmth of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is elegant precisely because it does not try to compete with the rest of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCase \u0026amp; Bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Oak’s octagonal architecture provides an ideal counterweight to the jewelry treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case remains immediately recognizable, but the dark bezel surround changes its visual character considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold edges, exposed screws and black contrast form a sharp graphic frame around the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoulders beneath the bezel are densely diamond set, creating a glittering transition between the watch head and bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed head-on, the watch feels formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed from an angle, the abundance of stones throughout the bracelet becomes much more apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntegrated Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is where this example becomes especially theatrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRows of yellow-gold links are punctuated by black rectangular accents and diamond-set sections of varying size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger brilliant stones provide focal points while smaller stones fill the surrounding architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern repeats down the bracelet, allowing the jewelry design to continue around the wrist rather than ending at the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Audemars Piguet folding clasp completes the integrated construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMovement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by Audemars Piguet quartz caliber 2508.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim quartz architecture allows the case to retain refined proportions while providing straightforward two-hand timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this particular watch, the movement history is supported by Audemars Piguet service documentation accompanying the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumented Audemars Piguet Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied service document records work performed through Audemars Piguet in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documentation identifies the watch with reference \u003cstrong\u003e66240BA\u003c\/strong\u003e and caliber \u003cstrong\u003e2508\u003c\/strong\u003e and records a complete maintenance service together with additional replacement work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe invoice records work including replacement of the hands, case ring and dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented total service expenditure was equivalent to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e$2,923 USD at the 2019 exchange rate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service documentation forms an important part of the watch’s accompanying history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModification Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source seller explicitly identifies diamond work on the present watch as \u003cstrong\u003eaftermarket diamond setting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccordingly, no representation is being made that all diamonds presently installed on the case or bracelet were factory set by Audemars Piguet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying watch is accompanied by Audemars Piguet service documentation identifying it as reference 66240BA with caliber 2508.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied lot is additionally stated to include a separate fully diamond-set dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors who place particular importance on original factory configuration should review the supplied photographs and documentation carefully before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Unused \/ Excellent Pre-Owned Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch presents very strongly in the supplied photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow-gold surfaces retain a bright appearance, the dial remains visually clean and the extensive diamond-set areas create a consistent overall presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any vintage precious-metal watch, minute handling marks or surface traces may be present when examined closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case retains its recognizable Royal Oak geometry and presents with strong yellow-gold color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo major impact damage is evident in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne textured dial remains attractive and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond hour markers appear evenly positioned, and the Audemars Piguet signature remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim yellow-gold hands present cleanly and are documented as having been replaced during manufacturer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBracelet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated bracelet displays extensive diamond setting and black accent detailing throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent fit is approximately 16.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional bracelet component of approximately 8.2mm is included according to the source description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz movement is identified in the Audemars Piguet service documentation as caliber 2508.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded or stated to accompany the watch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Audemars Piguet service documentation\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer repair and maintenance invoice\u003cbr\u003e• Additional approximately 8.2mm bracelet component\u003cbr\u003e• Additional fully diamond-set dial, as stated by the source seller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional presentation box or documentation should be assumed unless specifically pictured or confirmed prior to shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew watch designs altered the language of luxury watchmaking as dramatically as the Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1972, its octagonal bezel, exposed screws and integrated bracelet challenged the traditional divide between formal luxury watches and sporting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater smaller-format interpretations preserved that architecture while transforming the Royal Oak into a more jewel-like object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious metals, hard decorative materials and diamonds became natural extensions of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat evolution is particularly visible here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch retains all the structural signatures that make a Royal Oak instantly recognizable, yet the extensive gold, diamonds and contrasting black accents turn the familiar architecture into something much closer to high jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very different expression of the Royal Oak from the austere steel originals, but the underlying design remains unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; International Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-value precious-metal watch requiring specialized preparation for international transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch will be secured to prevent movement during transit, while the bracelet, clasp and diamond-set surfaces will receive additional protection against contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying service documentation and loose components will be packed separately within the shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked delivery, adult signature confirmation and appropriate declared-value protection should be arranged according to destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, brokerage charges and customs procedures vary by country and remain subject to local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJaponista Concierge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Royal Oak occupies an unusual position between vintage watchmaking, precious-metal design and custom jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact proportions, substantial gold weight, diamond-set integrated bracelet, black contrast detailing and documented Audemars Piguet service history create an object with considerable visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional photography, international shipping arrangements, private sourcing, related Audemars Piguet requests or assistance building a broader vintage watch collection, the Japonista Curation Team welcomes your inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53744949788965,"sku":null,"price":119800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AudemarsPiguetRoyalOakRef.66240BA18KYellowGoldDiamondBlackAccentQuartz26mm_1.jpg?v=1788529698","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-66240ba-yellow-gold-diamond-26mm","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}