Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon

Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon explores the revolutionary impact of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, which made waves upon its 1972 debut with its hand-finished stainless-steel armor and the era’s thinnest self-winding mechanical movement. This groundbreaking timepiece elevated steel to the status of gold and signaled the start of a new era in high-end watchmaking, blending sportiness with refinement. The book delves into the Royal Oak’s broader cultural influence, featuring new archival materials, exclusive brand testimonies, and imagery from six decades of art, architecture, and fashion. Bill Prince also highlights “Generation Royal Oak,” a group of notable personalities whose achievements mirror the watch’s enduring legacy.