Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41 mm 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01 Yellow Gold Yellow

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is among the most consequential timepieces in modern horology, and the yellow gold 41mm reference 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01 sits at the apex of that lineage. Originally conceived in 1972 by the legendary Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak shattered convention by presenting a luxury sport watch hewn from stainless steel with a price tag that exceeded most gold watches of the era. Decades on, the design remains instantly recognizable and deeply coveted, and the 26240 generation represents AP's most thoroughly refined interpretation of Genta's blueprint.

The case of reference 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01 is crafted entirely in 18-karat yellow gold and measures 41mm, a size that commands genuine wrist presence without sacrificing the elegant proportions Genta originally envisioned. The signature eight-sided bezel is secured by eight H-shaped screws — a detail that began as an engineering solution and became one of the most recognizable motifs in all of watchmaking. The screw-down crown ensures the case is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet), making this a genuine everyday companion despite its precious-metal construction.

The dial is the soul of this reference. The yellow sunburst surface is dressed in the Royal Oak's hallmark Grande Tapisserie pattern — an intricate hobnail guilloché executed with extraordinary precision that catches light differently with every shift of the wrist. Applied hour markers and hands in matching yellow gold complete a monochromatic yet deeply textured composition that is simultaneously restrained and opulent. This is a dial that rewards close examination and grows more compelling with time.

Beneath the case, an Audemars Piguet automatic movement — certified Swiss-tested and confirmed authentic — drives the watch with the reliability AP's manufacture movements are renowned for. The Royal Oak's movement architecture has always prioritized slimness and finishing in equal measure, and the 26240 caliber generation continues that tradition with bridges and rotors that are as carefully finished as any visible surface on the dial side.

The integrated yellow gold bracelet, fitted with AP's signature folding clasp, flows seamlessly from the case in the manner Genta intended, creating the unified, architectural silhouette that distinguishes a Royal Oak from every other luxury sport watch on the market. Wearing the 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01 is a statement of exceptional taste and an appreciation for design that has only deepened in cultural significance over fifty years.

At Bizak & Co., every Audemars Piguet offered for sale is certified authentic before it reaches our clients. This Royal Oak reference 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desired yellow gold sport watches available on the secondary market today. We invite you to contact our team to learn more, confirm availability, or arrange a purchase — and to explore the full breadth of our curated Audemars Piguet inventory at bizakandco.com.