Audemars Piguet Millenary Chronograph Black Dial ref. 25822ST with Original Certificate of OrigineThe Royal Oak may be Audemars Piguets most iconic creation, but the Millenary has steadily earned its place as one of the brands most distinctive and instantly recognizable designs since its debut. With its oval case and off centered dial layout, it may not be the first AP that comes to mindbut it is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing. A bit of history on the Millenary: the concept for its horizontally oval case traces back to a 1951 Audemars

especially as it pairs beautifully with the warm yellow tone of the lume plots and hands

concerned about dependence on foreign watch suppliers—something that had proven problematic during World War II—offered Smiths substantial contracts to encourage domestic watch production

this remains one of our favourite Royal Oaks currently available on the market

It’s both incredibly cool and very minimalist and not your “usual” Rolex

Fun fact: On the back of one lug

The clutch measures 20 × 30 cm

- Black rotating bezel

The Explorer was introduced in 1953

the American artist celebrated for his bold and colourful works

all paired with beautifully sharp dauphine hands

you hardly know you’re wearing it

The watch is paired with an American-made “C&I” spring-loaded rivet-style Oyster bracelet