Sell Your Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Watch
4 Reasons to Sell Your AP Royal Oak Chronograph
1. Trusted & Integrity
Decades of experience in the luxury watch market.
2. Top Dollar for Your Watch
Competitive pricing based on the current luxury market conditions.
3. Hassle-Free Process
Our dedicated experts make selling your watch a seamless experience.
4. Locations Across Major Cities
Find us in New York, Beverly Hills, and Miami.
Why Sell Your Watch With Wrist Aficionado?
Wrist Aficionado is a global leader in the procurement and sales of exceptional and rare timepieces.
Wrist Aficionado is a recognized authority in the luxury watch secondary market, with a global platform that connects sellers to a vetted network of collectors across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Our specialists handle a wide range of Audemars Piguet references each year, from 1960s sports models to current 2026 releases, giving us continuous market intelligence and a clear view of where each reference is trading.
In Miami, this global reach combines with a physical South Beach presence that is uniquely positioned for the international and event-driven luxury market that defines the city. From Art Basel week and the Miami Grand Prix to high season for visiting collectors from across Latin America, our Miami boutique gives sellers access to a buyer pool that is both local and international at the same time.
Why Sellers Choose Wrist Aficionado for Their Royal Oak Chronograph
Selling a Royal Oak Chronograph is rarely a routine transaction. The catalog spans nearly three decades of production across multiple generations of chronograph calibers, individual references trade across a wide range depending on generation, material, and dial variant, and condition factors specific to a chronograph reference all carry weight. Sellers tend to come our way for a few specific reasons:
- Buyer Reach Where the Royal Oak Chronograph Actually Trades: Active clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the regions where Royal Oak Chronograph demand is concentrated, give your watch immediate, qualified visibility.
- Reference-Level Knowledge Across the Royal Oak Chronograph Catalog: Our team works with the full Royal Oak Chronograph lineup, from vintage 25860 and 26022 production through the 26320 and 26331 generations, the current 26240 with in-house caliber 4401 in steel, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and ceramic, the 26239 white gold and rose gold variants, the 26450 and 26715 38mm chronographs, and the Tourbillon Chronograph 25977, 26343CE, 26347PT, 26347TI, and RD#3 26545XT references.
- Caliber-Aware Authentication: Royal Oak Chronograph calibers have evolved across generations, from the 2385 Frédéric Piguet-derived movement in earlier references to the current in-house 4401 introduced with the 26240. Our specialists understand how each caliber should run, how the chronograph function should behave, and how service history affects valuation.
- Material and Case Finishing Inspection: Stainless steel, yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, platinum, and the modern ceramic 26240CE cases each have their own authentic visual signature. Case finishing carries substantial weight on the Royal Oak specifically. We know what original geometry looks like and how aftermarket polishing affects valuation.
- Fully Insured Logistics: Every transaction is protected by fully insured shipping, secure handling, and complete documentation. Non-negotiable for pieces of this caliber.
- Honest, Direct Communication: No surprise deductions, no fine print buried in the offer, no pressure tactics. Just clear, straightforward conversation throughout.
- Multiple Paths to Sell: Choose between an outright purchase or consignment through our global network, whichever better fits the result you want.
- Hands-On Inspection by AP Specialists: Each Royal Oak Chronograph is personally evaluated by our team, with attention to case integrity, dial originality, chronograph function, bracelet condition, movement signatures, warranty card and matching paperwork, and any service or extract documentation.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Reference Guide
Find your Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph reference below to get an accurate offer from our experts.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
| Reference Number | Material, Case Size |
|---|---|
| 25960OR | Rose Gold, 39mm |
| 25977BA | Yellow Gold, 44mm |
| 25977OR | Rose Gold, 44mm |
| 25977ST | Stainless Steel, 44mm |
| 26022OR | Rose Gold, 39mm |
| 26239BC | White Gold, 41mm |
| 26239OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26240BA | Yellow Gold, 41mm |
| 26240BC | White Gold, 41mm |
| 26240CE | Ceramic, 41mm |
| 26240OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26240ST | Stainless Steel, 41mm |
| 26242OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26315OR | Rose Gold, 38mm |
| 26315ST | Stainless Steel, 38mm |
| 26317BC | White Gold, 38mm |
| 26319OR | Rose Gold, 38mm |
| 26320BA | Yellow Gold, 41mm |
| 26320OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26320ST | Stainless Steel, 41mm |
| 26322OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26331BA | Yellow Gold, 41mm |
| 26331OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26331ST | Stainless Steel, 41mm |
| 26343CE | Ceramic, 44mm |
| 26347PT | Platinum, 44mm |
| 26347TI | Titanium, 44mm |
| 26393OR | Rose Gold, 41mm |
| 26450OR | Rose Gold, 38mm |
| 26450ST | Stainless Steel, 38mm |
| 26545XT | Titanium, 39mm |
| 26715BC | White Gold, 38mm |
| 26715OR | Rose Gold, 38mm |
| 26715ST | Stainless Steel, 38mm |
About the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
The Royal Oak Chronograph was introduced in 1997 with the reference 25860, marking Audemars Piguet's first serial-production Royal Oak with a chronograph complication. The reference used a Frédéric Piguet-derived chronograph movement and established the 39mm case profile that would carry the program through its first generation. The 25977 Tourbillon Chronograph followed as the high-complication expression of the platform, available in yellow gold, rose gold, and stainless steel with the tourbillon assembly and chronograph function integrated into the 44mm case.
The 26320 generation launched around 2012 with an updated 41mm case and refined chronograph architecture, available across stainless steel, yellow gold, and rose gold. The 26331 generation followed in 2015 with the same 41mm case and continued the caliber 2385 chronograph movement lineage, and became the defining Royal Oak Chronograph of the mid-2010s through the early 2020s. Steel 26331ST configurations in blue, black, and grey dials became some of the most actively traded Royal Oak Chronographs on the secondary market during that period.
The current 26240 generation launched in 2022 marked the most important technical step in the program. The new in-house caliber 4401 replaced the outside-developed chronograph movements that had powered the Royal Oak Chronograph since launch, moving the platform fully to AP's own chronograph movement development. The 26240 is available across stainless steel, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and the ceramic 26240CE, with dial variants in blue, black, grey, salmon, and various smoked configurations. The 26239 white gold and rose gold references extended the program with more precious-metal-focused variants.
The 38mm chronograph generation arrived with the 26450 and 26715 references, bringing the Royal Oak Chronograph to a smaller case size for the first time in the modern catalog. The 26450 in steel and rose gold and the 26715 across steel, rose gold, and white gold configurations sit alongside the 26240 41mm generation as the current production Chronograph program. The Ladies' 26315, 26317, and 26319 references in the 38mm case cover the Ladies' Chronograph segment.
The Tourbillon Chronograph program continues through the 26343CE in Black Ceramic, the 26347PT in Platinum, and the 26347TI in Titanium, with the RD#3 26545XT in Titanium representing the current state of AP's Extra-Thin Flying Tourbillon Chronograph development.
What makes the Royal Oak Chronograph distinctive on the secondary market is the combination of nearly three decades of production, multiple generations of chronograph caliber, and the recent transition to fully in-house movement development. Individual references trade very differently from one another, and the reference and condition you own determine almost everything about how the watch sells.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Royal Oak Chronograph case finishing carries significant weight in valuation, and aftermarket polishing can reduce value. What should I know before bringing my chronograph in?
Case finishing on the Royal Oak Chronograph is one of the most important factors in valuation, particularly on precious-metal and steel references where the alternating brushed and polished surfaces and the bezel bevel geometry are defining visual elements. Aftermarket polishing or non-factory-trained service work can soften those edges permanently and reduce the watch's market value, sometimes significantly. Bring the watch in as-is. If service work is genuinely needed, it should be done only by Audemars Piguet directly. Our specialists evaluate case condition hands-on and discuss any findings transparently.
How much is my watch worth?
We base all of our valuations on current and historical sales and market data. To do this accurately it takes a lot of information like brand, model, condition, etc. of the watch into account. For this reason, we don’t provide an off-the-cuff ballpark range over the phone, chat or email. If you would like to get an accurate quote for your watch, just fill out the form above, and our valuation team will get back with you shortly.
What kind of watches do you accept?
We purchase Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille, as well as a wide variety of independents. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we'll get right back to you.
How do I sell my watch to you?
We make the process as easy as possible for our sellers. But first thing you’ll need to do is fill out our quote form above to get the ball rolling. From there, you will receive an email that will give you next steps.





