{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-ref-56303st-grey-micro-tapisserie-dial","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 56303ST - Grey 'Micro-Tapisserie' Dial","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt’s not unfair to say that Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most iconic watches ever made. Designed in 1972 by Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak completely changed the way that we look at a steel sports watch. For the first time, stainless steel was treated as a precious metal - receiving complex finishing techniques of brushing, polishing, and beveling - all by hand. The idea that its eight hexagonal bezel screws would be finely finished and left exposed for the wearer to see was a revolutionary thought. It’s no surprise that the model became the calling card for the family owned Audemars Piguet - not to mention one of the most sought after watches in the world. While the initial 5402 was time-only, AP quickly began to capitalize on the success of the Royal Oak and begin to integrate other complications and variations into this case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhich leads us to the Royal Oak that we have here, a 'Midsize' Ref. 56303ST. These pieces embody the ethos of the original Ref. 5402 'Jumbo' models, just with a smaller and even more svelte case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis particular example comes to us in excellent overall condition, with a strong case and matching integrated bracelet, both of which show light signs of wear throughout. The grey 'micro-tapisserie' dial inside is outstanding, with virtually no degradation present and evenly patinated Tritium-filled indices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese watches strike the perfect balance between the size and value proposition that a Royal Oak can offer. In fact, we think that the 33mm size lends itself to a more comfortable wearing experience for more people — we'd even say virtually any wrist, versus the way a full size 39mm Royal Oak which can fit a little odd on some wrists due to how flat it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68009730834749,"sku":"OC3433","price":22950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/AP_ROYALOAK_GREY_WEB_1_3f76a6de-b6cb-4a79-8547-1159ed225d4b.jpg?v=1794442582","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-ref-56303st-grey-micro-tapisserie-dial","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}