An exceptionally fresh early Royal Oak Dual Time, combining a radiant white Petite Tapisserie dial, beautifully defined case architecture and an original ladder bracelet.
We have always loved the 36mm Royal Oaks with complications. They offer everything that makes the original design so special, with an extra layer of mechanical interest and a wonderful presence on the wrist.
This early reference 25730ST is particularly attractive. The stainless steel case retains remarkably sharp geometry, with crisp transitions between brushed surfaces and polished bevels. The finishing looks exceptionally well preserved, with details that make us believe the case may never have been polished.
The white Mk1 Petite Tapisserie dial is simply beautiful. Its delicate texture, applied AP logo and slim hour markers create a fresh, almost luminous appearance. The asymmetric arrangement of the second time zone, pointer date and 48-hour power reserve gives the watch its distinctive personality without overwhelming the design.
The original, period-correct AP ladder bracelet is equally impressive, showing virtually no stretch and fitting wrists up to approximately 18cm. Its original folding construction is a particularly appealing detail of these early examples.
Inside beats the automatic calibre 2229/2845, fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker.
For us, this is a wonderful example of early 1990s Audemars Piguet: elegant, mechanically interesting and exceptionally attractive in white.
Specifications:
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time reference 25730ST
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Circa 1993, case D-26xxx / Royal Oak No. 1xx
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36mm stainless steel case
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White Mk1 Petite Tapisserie dial with applied AP logo
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Second time zone, pointer date and 48-hour power reserve
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Automatic calibre 2229/2845
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Original AP ladder bracelet, fitting wrists up to 18cm
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Fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker
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One-year mechanical warranty
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Fully insured worldwide shipping included
Historical Context
Introduced in the early 1990s, the reference 25730 brought the Dual Time complication into the Royal Oak collection, following Audemars Piguet's earlier round-cased reference 25685.
Its automatic calibre 2229/2845 was developed from a Jaeger-LeCoultre movement architecture, combining three practical indications with the Royal Oak's compact proportions.
Early Mk1 examples are distinguished by their finer dial texture, small typography, 48-hour power-reserve scale and original ladder-style folding bracelet. These details give the first-generation 25730 a distinctive place within the increasingly appreciated neo-vintage Royal Oak family.
