Iconic Royal Oak Design
The octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet, and Grande Tapisserie dial define the model’s distinctive luxury sports watch look.
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Royal Oak Selfwinding 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01
Iconic integrated-bracelet luxury sports watch with octagonal bezel and Grande Tapisserie dial.
General Information
BrandAudemars Piguet
NameRoyal Oak Selfwinding 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01
Product Highlights
Automatic Timekeeping
The selfwinding automatic movement powers hour, minute, second, and date functions with a listed 70-hour reserve.
Stainless Steel Build
A 41 mm stainless steel case and bracelet pair with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a folding clasp.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 is a men’s automatic luxury sports watch with a 41 mm stainless steel case, integrated stainless steel bracelet, octagonal bezel, and Grande Tapisserie analog dial.
Media Reviews
Hodinkee
A Week On The Wrist: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 15500ST
The reviewer concludes that the 15500 successfully inherits the Royal Oak's core identity while offering meaningful improvements, specifically praising the updated movement's performance and appearance, and noting that the dial adjustments provide a sportier, well-proportioned aesthetic.
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Vivir
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41mm 15500ST Review - Vivir
The reviewer identifies the 15500ST as the contemporary benchmark for luxury sports watches, balancing Genta's original design with mechanical modernizations like the Caliber 4302, though they note minor limitations regarding water resistance and the susceptibility of polished surfaces to scratches.
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riiiich.me8.5/10
AP Royal Oak Review 2026: $30,000 for Steel? Honest Truth After 9 Months — riiiich.me
Based on nine months of daily wear, the reviewer considers the watch a passionate purchase, praising its design and wearability despite the high price point for a stainless steel timepiece.
Monochrome Watches
Hands-On Review - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 41mm 15500ST (Specs & Price)
The review asserts that the 15500ST is objectively improved over its predecessor due to its superior mechanical movement, refined dial details, and a slightly sportier overall appearance, while acknowledging that such design changes may naturally attract both supporters and detractors.
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Video Analysis
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Band Material | stainless steel | |
| Band Width | 18 mm | mm |
| Battery Life | 70 days | days |
| Case Diameter | 41 mm | mm |
| Case Material | stainless steel | |
| Case Thickness | 10.4 mm | mm |
| Clasp Type | folding clasp | |
| Crystal Material | sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) | |
| Display Type | analog | |
| Features | date, hour, minutes, seconds | |
| Gender Target | men | |
| Movement Type | automatic | |
| Power Source | automatic | |
| Water Resistance | 50 m | m |
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