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Royal Oak ref. 14800
It might just be me, but I've always had a very soft spot for this particular variant of the Royal Oak with a specially designed (by Jörg Hysek, it seems) 36mm case devoid of integrated bracelet.
Here's what AP's website writes about this model:
"In 1992, the Royal Oak was (...) fitted with its first leather strap. Model 14800 was so controversial that Steven Urquhart and Georges-Henri Meylan, who were jointly helming the company at the time, had it developed "extra-muros" by independent Swiss designer Jörg Hysek. Interpreted in nearly 20 material and dial variants, this atypical Royal Oak takes great liberties in playing with its original codes, as much in terms of the dial as the hands and lugs. The bevel of the case is hollowed out in the centre, surrounded by a kind of lugs, which suggests that the strap is attached by means of mobile pivot bars. The careful observer will notice that the bracelet is clamped between the underside of the case middle and a long screw-down plate."
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Royal Oak ref. 14800
It might just be me, but I've always had a very soft spot for this particular variant of the Royal Oak with a specially designed (by Jörg Hysek, it seems) 36mm case devoid of integrated bracelet. Here's what AP's website writes about this model : "In 1992...
I like this one!
it feels thinner on the wrist than the bracelet version. more under the radar too! Do you know who can make straps for it? it seems a little cumbersome but I have seen custom rubber ones that look great matched with the military dial !
No, I don’t know unfortunately!
I didn’t include the military dial because my preference goes to the regular one, but it’s a charismatic model, no doubt about that !
I personally like all of them and would have a hard time choosing, but
the Tantalum looks very nice indeed!
