Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41 mm 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 Rose Gold/Diamonds Analog Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41 mm 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01…

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 is a 41 mm Royal Oak Chronograph in 18-carat rose gold, with a diamond-set bezel, a diamond pavé dial and an integrated rose gold bracelet. If you searched for the Audemars Piguet Royal 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01, or typed the reference in lower case as 26322or.zz.1222or.01, this is the watch. It is a self-winding chronograph, and the reference image shows diamonds beyond the bezel too: on the case flanks, the lugs and the outer bracelet links. Audemars Piguet does not list the reference in its current online collection, so examples come from the secondary market.

Last reviewed on 4 October 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 specifications

What makes the 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 distinctive

Some gem-set Royal Oak Chronographs keep the diamonds to the bezel. The 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 sets the dial as well: the whole surface is pavé, and the three chronograph counters are left in silver so the hours, minutes and elapsed time stay easy to read. In the reference image the stones continue across the case flanks, the lugs and the outer bracelet links, with brushed rose gold centre links between them. The eight hexagonal screws stay visible between the stones on the bezel, so the octagon and integrated bracelet that Gerald Genta drew for the first Royal Oak in 1972 still read clearly.

The reference number explains the configuration. 26322 is the model number, OR denotes rose (pink) gold, ZZ marks a gem-set version (OO would mean no stones), 1222OR identifies the rose gold bracelet and .01 is the version. That is why the full reference matters when you compare listings: a plain rose gold Royal Oak Chronograph with stones added later is a different watch.

26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 vs the 26240OR and the 26315OR.ZZ

• 26240OR.OO.1320OR.01: Audemars Piguet's current 41 mm Royal Oak Chronograph in rose gold, with no stones, a Grande Tapisserie dial and the in-house flyback calibre 4401 with a 70-hour power reserve, according to Audemars Piguet's 26240OR.OO.1320OR.01 page. The choice for a buyer who wants the same size and metal without diamonds.
• 26315OR.ZZ.1256OR.01: a 38 mm rose gold Royal Oak Chronograph whose bezel is set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds of about 0.92 carats, around a silver-toned Grande Tapisserie dial, on calibre 2385, according to Audemars Piguet's 26315OR.ZZ.1256OR.01 page. A smaller case, with the diamonds kept to the bezel.

The 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 carries the most stones of the three. For the previous-generation 41 mm rose gold chronograph without stones, see the 26331OR references, and our Royal Oak Chronograph guide to the 26240 and 26331 compares the two movements and dial layouts in detail.

Buying checks for a 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01

• Full reference: the warranty card or certificate should read 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01, and the case number should match it.
• Factory setting: compare the stones on the bezel, dial, case and bracelet with the reference images and the papers. Uneven stone sizes, rough setting work or stones on a part the papers do not mention point to work done after the watch left Audemars Piguet.
• Pavé dial: look for gaps, chipped or loose stones and cloudy patches. The silver counters and the date window should be clean and evenly printed.
• Bezel screws: damaged screw heads suggest the bezel has been removed.
• Chronograph: start, stop and reset should be crisp, and every hand should return exactly to zero. Ask for the calibre number on the movement to be checked against the papers.
• Bracelet: check the set links for missing stones and ask for any links removed for sizing.
• Service history: ask when the watch was last serviced, whether any stones were replaced and whether water resistance was tested afterwards.

Our Royal Oak authentication and collecting guide covers the wider checks, including what an Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives does and does not tell you.

How Bizak sources the 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01

Bizak & Co. sources this reference to order. We locate a 26322OR.ZZ.1222OR.01 that matches your brief, send real photos and today's price, and you can reserve with a $200 deposit credited to the price. Bizak's sourced catalogue listed $181,570 on 4 October 2026, sourced to order. As of October 2026, treat that figure as a dated reference point rather than a quote: asking prices for a gem-set Royal Oak outside the current catalogue vary with the papers, the service history and the state of the setting. Every watch is checked against our authenticity guarantee before dispatch, and our Audemars Piguet watch prices guide explains how diamond setting and gold move prices within the Royal Oak range.

More on the Royal Oak

• Browse the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection or the full Audemars Piguet collection.
• Compare our diamond dial watches and rose gold watches, or read our guide to the Royal Oak in rose gold.