Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time 26120ST.OO.1220ST.01

As the one that initiated the luxury sports watch genre, the Royal Oak remains one of the ultimate daily wear sports watches. And although a time-only reference is a classical expression, this 26120ST is easily the most convenient. It doesn’t put a foot wrong, from its contemporary but not oversized 39mm case to its uniquely balanced dial featuring genuinely helpful complications for every day and its pin-sharp brushing contrasted with polishing throughout. We especially relish its AM/PM indicator adjacent to its second timezone sub-dial, meaning whichever timezone is being tracked, you can instantly see if it’s a suitable time to contact home. Incredibly refined, it’s undoubtedly sophisticated for any business environment, but you’ll benefit from a seamless vacation watch with this in the collection. In hand and on the wrist, it’s easy to tell why the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is the grail of grails for so many watch enthusiasts. It’s the quintessence of sporty-casual design while also being an excellent example of high-end Swiss watchmaking.