Today's offering showcases this very fine and classic Audemars Piguet mens rectangular Royal Oak in beautiful original condition. The case has never been polished, and the watch is the rare "signature at six" version.

Among the many watches that trace their lineage to Gérald Genta's 1972 Royal Oak, very few reinterpret the design language with this much confidence. Reference 6009ST keeps the family DNA intact - the sharply faceted case, integrated bracelet, textured Tapisserie dial, and unmistakable sense of architectural finishing - but expresses it through a compact rectangular form that feels at once distinctly late-1970s and unmistakably Audemars Piguet. Rather than simply shrinking the Royal Oak, it reframes it.

For those unfamiliar, Gerald Genta is perhaps the most heralded luxury watch designer of the last century. Beginning in 1970, he created some of the most high-end iconic watch designs including Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, certain versions of the Omega Constellation, the Bvlgari Bvlgari, and the reinvention of the IWC Ingenieur among other projects.

The way it reframes the traditional Royal Oak is what makes this watch so compelling. It offers the cachet of an early Royal Oak, the hand-finished steel surfaces and bracelet work that made the model famous, with an unconventional case shape that collectors are encountering far less often than the classic octagonal references. The 6009 is very seldom seen.

Further adding to its rarity, it is one of only a very few examples that AP made with the signature positioned at six instead of twelve.

The black Petite Tapisserie dial gives it the visual depth collectors want, while the slim quartz caliber 2502 keeps the watch elegant on the wrist and true to the period when the great Swiss houses were exploring how quartz could be executed at a genuinely high level rather than as a compromise. It exudes vintage elegance and class.

It has all of its original parts and presents in pleasing condition.

The case has never been polished. It still retains the strong geometry, edges, and facet transitions that are so important to a watch like this. It has light wear. It's worth noting that a very light sympathetic polishing, if ever desired, could make the watch present essentially like new. As it sits, it offers an honest, sharp, original presentation.

Its very rare "signature at six" dial is original and untouched, in mint condition.

Its bracelet, lightly expertly polished one time, also presents as mint with no stretch.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also did contract watchmaking work for the Richemont Group, owner of the following brands: Cartier, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Audemars Piguet:

As one of the finest names in watchmaking, Audemars Piguet commitment to quality and technical superiority is legendary. Long known for their highly-complicated watches, Audemars Piguet stands alongside Patek Philippe on the top echelon of premier watchmakers in the world.

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Country of origin: Switzerland
Model: Royal Oak, ref. 6009ST 
Serial no.: B70488
Year built: c. 1979
Movement no.: 223,153
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Designed for: Men - today a midsized watch
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss
Case condition: Excellent condition with light wear. It has never been polished. It still retains the strong geometry, edges, and facet transitions that are so important to a watch like this. It's worth noting that a very light sympathetic polishing, if ever desired, could make the watch present essentially like new. As it sits, it offers a honest, sharp, original presentation.
Dimensions: 29mm diameter (excluding crown) by 38mm long
Dial: Black, textured with white printing, signed Audemars Piguet at six o'clock, applied faceted steel baton indexes, original and untouched, essentially flawless condition
Hands: Original, steel "batons"
Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, Seven Jewels, 223,153
Movement type: High grade Audemars Piguet Swiss quartz, caliber 2502, 7 jewels, rhodium plated and decorated
Jewels: 7 rubies
Band: Original, stainless steel, signed AP, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.25 inches, adjustable, presents as mint condition with no stretch
Crystal type: Sapphire, mint condition
Servicing: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also did contract watchmaking work for the Richemont Group, owner of the following brands: Cartier, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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