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Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with date

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 15510OR

Partially verified

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, reference 15510OR, is a self-winding wristwatch manufactured in 2022. The timepiece features a 41mm case constructed from 18K pink gold, designed with the characteristic octagonal bezel and integrated lugs associated with the Royal Oak line. The dial is finished with the company’s signature "Grande Tapisserie" pattern in a dark blue tone described as "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50," complemented by applied hour markers and hands executed in matching pink gold. The watch is powered by the in-house Calibre 4302 automatic movement, which provides a 70-hour power reserve. It is paired with a blue alligator leather strap secured by an 18K pink gold deployant buckle. The object is catalogued as a full set, including original inner and outer boxes, the Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie, and the original sales receipt.

Front-facing view of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510OR, highlighting the 18K pink gold case and blue 'Grande Tapisserie' dial.
Front-facing view of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510OR, highlighting the 18K pink gold case and blue 'Grande Tapisserie' dial. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with date
Maker / attribution
Audemars Piguet
Reference
15510OR
Catalogue / lot identifier
APRO15510OR
Source-reported date
2022
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The timepiece features a 41mm case manufactured in 18K pink gold. It maintains the architectural elements of the Royal Oak series, including a polished octagonal bezel held by eight recessed screws and integrated lugs. The exterior is described as exhibiting no visible wear.

The dial is rendered in the "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" colorway, featuring the "Grande Tapisserie" engine-turned texture. It is equipped with faceted applied hour indices and central hands fabricated from pink gold, with a date aperture located at 3 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “Crafted in full 18K pink gold, the 41mm case retains the unmistakable Royal Oak silhouette”
  • “The dial features the classic “Grande Tapisserie” pattern in the storied “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” tone”
  • “The mint, virtually unworn 18K rose gold case is exceptional”

Movement and Strap

The watch is powered by the Audemars Piguet in-house Calibre 4302 automatic movement. This mechanism is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback. It is designed to offer an autonomy of approximately 70 hours when fully wound.

The watch is fitted with a blue alligator leather strap, described by the source as an uncommon configuration for this reference. The strap attaches to the case via integrated links and is fastened with an 18K pink gold deployant buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Powering the watch is the in-house Calibre 4302 automatic movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve”
  • “Finished with a blue alligator strap, an uncommon configuration for this reference”

Accessories and Condition

This example is provided as a complete set, encompassing the manufacturer’s documentation and packaging. Included items are the inner and outer presentation boxes, the original sales receipt, and the Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie.

The auction description reports that the watch is currently in mint condition, showing no observable signs of usage on the case, bezel, strap, or buckle. The watch is reported to function correctly.

Evidence for this section
  • “Comes with its original inner and outer boxes, Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie, and original sales receipt.”
  • “The mint, virtually unworn 18K rose gold case is exceptional”
  • “The watch is keeping time perfectly and functions flawlessly.”

Open research questions

  • What specific distinctions exist between the Calibre 4302 and its predecessor movements in the 15510 series?
  • How frequently was the 15510OR produced with the alligator strap configuration compared to the standard gold bracelet?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 15510OR
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAudemars Piguet“Audemars Piguet”
Reference15510OR“Ref. 15510OR”
Case Material18K pink gold“Crafted in full 18K pink gold”
Case Diameter41mm“41mm case”
MovementCalibre 4302“in-house Calibre 4302 automatic movement”
Power Reserve70 hours“offering a 70-hour power reserve”
StrapBlue alligator“Finished with a blue alligator strap”
Production Year2022“2022 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak”

Visible details

  • Octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws
  • Date aperture at the 3 o'clock position
  • Grande Tapisserie pattern on the dial surface
  • Integrated lugs with blue alligator strap

Research qualifications

  • Exact serial number is obscured by placeholder text in the source
  • The watch's current timing performance relies on the auction description

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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