{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-ref-6009st-jumbo-vintage-midsize-mens-rectangular-watch-stainless-steel","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 6009ST Vintage Midsize Mens Rectangular Watch - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has all of its original parts and presents in pleasing condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts very rare \"signature at six\" dial is original and untouched, in mint condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts bracelet, lightly expertly polished one time, also presents as mint with no stretch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour 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 \u0026amp; Arpels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAudemars Piguet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Audemars Piguet \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Oak, ref. 6009ST \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e B70488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 223,153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men - today a midsized watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e Audemars Piguet, Swiss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 29mm diameter (excluding crown) by 38mm long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Black, textured with white printing, signed Audemars Piguet at six o'clock, applied faceted steel baton indexes, original and untouched, essentially flawless condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, steel \"batons\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Audemars Piguet, Swiss, Seven Jewels, 223,153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e High grade Audemars Piguet Swiss quartz, caliber 2502, 7 jewels, rhodium plated and decorated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 rubies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, stainless steel, signed AP, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.25 inches, adjustable, presents as mint condition with no stretch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire, mint condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eServicing:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Arpels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43272952807513,"sku":"10298SH","price":14895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1177043821_o.jpg?v=1777477236","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-ref-6009st-jumbo-vintage-midsize-mens-rectangular-watch-stainless-steel","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}