About This Watch
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500OR in rose gold with black "Grande Tapisserie" dial on leather strap combines the warmth of precious metal with a dark, sophisticated dial for maximum visual impact. The contrast between the warm rose gold case and the deep black tapisserie dial is striking, creating a watch that commands attention without being flashy. The leather strap gives this variant a dressier character compared to the bracelet models, making it suitable for formal occasions while retaining the sporty Royal Oak DNA. The caliber 4302 delivers a 70-hour power reserve with the precision expected of AP's in-house movements. At 41mm, the case size provides comfortable proportions, and the reduced weight compared to a full bracelet model makes it remarkably comfortable. The alternating brushed and polished surfaces on the rose gold case are finished to the same exacting standards as the steel versions, requiring hundreds of hours of hand labor per case. The 15500OR on strap has been praised for its versatility and elegance, appealing to collectors who want a Royal Oak for dressier occasions or who prefer the comfort of a leather strap.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | AP 4302 |
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| Power Reserve | 70 hours |
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| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
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| Jewels | 32 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 41.0mm |
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| Case Thickness | 10.4mm |
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| Case Material | 18k Rose Gold |
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| Crystal | Sapphire |
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| Bezel | Fixed, octagonal with exposed screws |
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| Dial Color | Black "Grande Tapisserie" |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 47.0mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 50m / 164ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | Brown alligator leather strap |
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| Clasp | AP folding clasp in rose gold |
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| Weight | 110g |
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| Complications | Date |
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