Case and band combinations can be made within collections apple watch apple watch nike and apple watch hermès only.
Stainless steel ap watch.
And because of its iconic design it was the first luxury stainless steel sports watch.
Stainless steel type 304 contains around 18 20 of chromium and 8 10 5 of nickel besides carbon and iron.
Its powerful look ushered in a revolutionary avant garde style that has since become its trademark.
And with the introduction of precious stones and metals the royal oak has secured its spot as a dress watch too.
The watch was to be suitable for taking a drive in your car going on a cruise spending a night on the town or going out to the club.
De marchi suggested stainless steel for the case and bracelet material.
When audemars piguet unveiled the royal oak in 1972 luxury timepieces were usually small and made of gold but the brand broke these rules forever defying with conventions with this first luxury sports timepiece honed from steel.
Carlo de marchi the italian distributor of audemars piguet turned to golay in 1971 and requested a new multi purpose watch.
Therefore stainless steel watch bands and watches made from this type are usually low end watches.
Leather and stainless steel bands are not water resistant.
The royal oak is in essence a sports watch.