An Underrated Gem
Let me take you on a little journey to uncover a hidden treasure in the world of Royal Oaks — the Audemars Piguet reference 14790ST. While the Royal Oak “Jumbo” 5402 gets most of the spotlight, the 14790ST is the quietly confident mid-size sibling that ha...
You know, I do like the 5402, who doesn't?
But you're right, it's not exactly flying under the radar anymore. Let me take you on a little detour to a reference that deserves way more love: the Audemars Piguet 14790ST. Now, this one's like that cool cousin who doesn’t say much but shows up looking ...
I’ve always been attracted to the 14790st because of its 36 mm size,
but even more to the 14800st, to which I dedicated a thread: www.watchprosite.com I know it isn’t loved, because of the modified case for the leather strap, but I personally like it a lot. The real Royal Oak sleeper? At least a model that doesn’t ...
No doubt, Emmanuel. And they look so "different" on straps
Especially on that 14800 reference.
But the 14790ST is not exactly "hidden" anymore, is it?
My first AP was a blue dial 14790ST from an authorized dealer like 20 years ago, paid ~SGD 7.5K+ for it. Then I also bought a pre-owned Military dial 14790ST for about SGD 6.5K. They were already quite popular back in those days, but watches are relativel...
I’m very interested in this and 15202 prior to 2015.
The issue is finding one in great unpolished condition. This one certainly is superb.