Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04 The Audemars Piguet 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04 is often described by collectors as the “cleanest” iteration of the 41mm Royal Oak family. Introduced in 2020 to round out the 15500 series (initially launched in 2019), the silver-toned dial—often referred to as “white” due to its bright, metallic luster—offers a monochromatic, architectural look that highlights the stainless steel’s hand-finished facets. The “Grande Tapisserie” pattern on this model is particularly vibrant, as the silver grooves catch and reflect light more intensely than the darker black or grey variants. Driven by the Calibre 4302, this reference benefits from modern manufacture standards, including a 70-hour power reserve and a frequency of 4Hz ($28,800$ vph). The 15500 series famously corrected the “floating date” issue of the previous 15400 generation by placing the date window at the very edge of the dial, made possible by the larger movement diameter. With its integrated bracelet that feels like a single piece of jewelry and its iconic octagonal bezel, the silver 15500ST is a versatile masterpiece that transitions seamlessly from casual to formal settings. Key Features Model Name Royal Oak Selfwinding 41 Condition New Reference Number 15500ST.OO.1220ST.04 Case Material Stainless Steel Dimensions 41 mm (Diameter) | 10.4 mm (Thickness) Dial Silver-toned “Grande Tapisserie” Movement Calibre 4302 (Manufacture Automatic) Power Reserve Approximately 70 Hours Bezel Octagonal with 8 Polished Hexagonal Screws Bracelet Integrated Stainless Steel with AP Folding Clasp Water Resistance 50 m (165 ft) The Monochromatic “Silver-White” Dial. Dynamic Refraction: While called “silver” by Audemars Piguet, the dial presents a bright, silvery-white appearance. The laser-cut squares of the Tapisserie motif create a grid of light and shadow that makes the dial appear to change texture as you rotate the watch. Applied Markers: The hour markers and Royal Oak hands are crafted from 18k white gold and filled with luminescent coating, ensuring that they do not tarnish over time while providing excellent low-light legibility. The Integrated Bracelet. Hand-Finished Links: The Royal Oak bracelet is famously difficult to manufacture. Each link is brushed on the flat surfaces and polished on the tiny, angled chamfers. This creates a “diamond-like” sparkle when moved, a hallmark of AP’s superior steel finishing.