Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 Selfwinding Stainless Steel Blue Dial (2021)

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 is a modern evolution of the brand’s most iconic design, combining the distinctive Royal Oak silhouette with updated proportions and refined mechanics. Crafted entirely from stainless steel, the 41mm case maintains the collection’s signature octagonal bezel secured by hexagonal screws, satin-brushed surfaces, and polished bevels—an enduring testament to AP’s uncompromising craftsmanship.

The vibrant blue dial features the signature Grande Tapisserie pattern, a guilloché motif executed at the brand’s in-house dial facility in Le Brassus. The tone shifts subtly in the light, delivering visual depth and complexity. Applied white gold hour markers and hands filled with luminescent material ensure excellent readability, while a date window at 3 o’clock is perfectly integrated into the layout.

Powering the 15500ST is the in-house Caliber 4302, introduced with this generation of Royal Oak. The selfwinding movement beats at 28,800 vph and delivers a 70-hour power reserve. Visible through the sapphire caseback, it features a 22k gold rotor and meticulous finishing including Côtes de Genève, polished chamfers, and perlage. This upgraded caliber ensures greater precision, longer autonomy, and enhanced reliability over the previous generation.

The integrated stainless steel bracelet, with its complex arrangement of brushed and polished links, offers not only exceptional comfort but also a seamless continuation of the case’s design. It secures with a double-folding AP clasp, underscoring the watch’s balance between sporty resilience and luxury refinement.

The Royal Oak 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 is one of the most sought-after references in Audemars Piguet’s modern catalog—combining heritage, technical advancement, and timeless appeal in a single, beautifully executed timepiece.