A silver Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is a Royal Oak with a pale, light-reflective dial that Audemars Piguet calls silver and that many buyers call white. It appears across several families, most often the 41 mm steel Selfwinding 15500ST and 15510ST, the 41 mm 26320ST chronograph and the 39 mm 15202ST Extra-Thin. This guide explains how the references differ, what sizes to expect and how price bands work, without treating any listing as a stock item. Bizak & Co. is a sourcing desk, so every watch mentioned is found to order.
Last reviewed on October 28, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Dial codes and specifications below come from third-party reference databases and retailer listings, not an official Audemars Piguet document, so confirm the exact reference before you commit. Sources: WatchBase and retailer listings. For current models, check the official Audemars Piguet site.
Is a silver AP Royal Oak the same as a white dial?
For most buyers, yes: silver and white describe the same family of light dials. The factory name is silver, while dealers and search terms often say white. The difference you see comes from the finish. A matte or sunburst surface tends to read silver or grey, while a bright, even surface reads white. The classic Royal Oak texture, the Grande Tapisserie pattern, adds depth and shifts the shade with the light, so photographs taken in different conditions can make one watch look like two colours.
Which Royal Oak references have a silver dial?
The main silver references are the 15500ST, the 15510ST, the 26320ST chronograph and the 15202ST Extra-Thin. Listings show the 15500ST as the 41 mm steel model that followed the 15400ST, produced from roughly 2019 to 2022. The 15510ST arrived in 2022 with the Royal Oak 50th anniversary and continued into regular production. Listings give the silver dial code on the 15500ST as 04, on the anniversary 15510ST as 03 and on the regular 15510ST as 08, but treat these codes as reported by third parties.
| Reference | Type | Case | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15500ST | Time and date, steel | 41 mm | Replaced the 15400ST; production reported as about 2019 to 2022 |
| 15510ST | Time and date, steel | 41 mm, about 10.5 mm thick | Introduced 2022 with the 50th anniversary; Caliber 4302; listed water resistance 50 m |
| 26320ST | Chronograph, steel | 41 mm | Silver index dial listed; chronograph layout with sub-dials |
| 15202ST | Extra-Thin, steel | 39 mm | The Jumbo; introduced 2012; silver version listed alongside the better-known blue |
What size is a silver Royal Oak?
Most modern silver Royal Oaks are 41 mm, with the Extra-Thin 15202ST at 39 mm. The 41 mm time-and-date watches are listed at roughly 10.5 mm thick, which is thin for a steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet. The Extra-Thin is slimmer and dressier, while the chronograph is chunkier because of the extra mechanism. If you are choosing between sizes, try both on a wrist before you decide, because the integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel make the watch wear larger or smaller than the number suggests.
What is the difference between the 15500ST and the 15510ST?
The 15510ST is the later 41 mm steel Selfwinding and is reported to refine the 15500ST rather than redesign it. Both carry the same octagonal bezel, eight visible hexagonal screws and Grande Tapisserie dial. What separates them is generation and detail: the 15500ST was made from roughly 2019 to 2022, the 15510ST replaced it in 2022, and dial codes differ between the two. For a silver dial, that is why checking the full reference matters. Our dedicated guide to the Royal Oak 15500ST vs 15510ST covers what changed.
How do silver and white compare with other Royal Oak dial colours?
Silver is the lightest of the regular dial colours; blue is the best-seller, and black and grey are the darker options. Silver suits buyers who want a brighter, more classic face. Our article on Royal Oak colour dials covers purple, green, pink and turquoise, and the Royal Oak guide maps every family and reference.
What do silver Royal Oaks cost?
Price bands depend on the reference, condition, age and papers, so there is no single figure. As a loose guide, steel silver Royal Oaks are five-figure watches at the pre-owned end, with the chronograph and Extra-Thin typically priced in their own bands that move with demand. Brand-new examples generally carry a premium over pre-owned ones, and a full set with box and papers usually commands more than a watch sold alone. These are broad bands, not quotes. A sourced unit may price differently, and we confirm the exact price before you commit.
How do you buy a silver Royal Oak without overpaying?
Pin down the exact reference, then confirm the specific unit before any money moves. Ask for photographs in daylight, the serial and paperwork details, the condition of the bracelet and whether the watch has been polished. Compare any offer against a few similar sold or listed examples. Bizak & Co. sources to order, so you can start from your target and we look for a matching unit. You can browse the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak silver collection to see the range, the wider Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection or the full Audemars Piguet range. Listings are examples of what we can source, not stock.
Quick answers
Is a silver AP Royal Oak the same as a white dial?
In practice, yes. Audemars Piguet names these dials silver, and dealers often call the same finish white. A silver dial can look white, cream or pale grey depending on light and on the printed index or Grande Tapisserie texture, so check photographs of the exact watch.
Which Royal Oak references come with a silver dial?
The best-known steel examples are the 41 mm 15500ST and 15510ST time-and-date models, the 41 mm 26320ST chronograph and the 15202ST Extra-Thin. Silver is also found on other Royal Oak families, so confirm the full reference before relying on a dial name.
How big is a silver Royal Oak 15510ST?
The 15510ST case is listed at 41 mm across and about 10.5 mm thick. The Extra-Thin 15202ST is a smaller 39 mm watch.
Are silver Royal Oak dials rare?
Silver is a standard, regular-production colour in several references, so it is not a rarity in itself. Availability and premium depend on the reference, condition and whether the watch has its box and papers.
Can Bizak & Co. source a silver Royal Oak?
Yes. Bizak & Co. sources watches on request rather than holding stock. Tell us the reference and dial and we confirm the specific watch, photographs and final price before you commit.
Related reading: Royal Oak colour dials, Royal Oak guide and 15500ST vs 15510ST.
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