Released in 1972 and designed by Gerald Genta, watchmaking's most famous designer, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was the first stainless steel luxury sports watch ever to exist. Released as a tactic to survive the quartz crisis, the Royal Oak can single-handedly be thanked for AP's existence today due to its astounding success, albeit it wasn't an overnight hit. Its sizeable tonneau-shaped case, signature integrated bracelet, octagonal bezel, exposed screws, and steel construction failed to win over collectors until a few years later. Today, the Royal Oak is one of the most highly-coveted timepieces in all horology as its previously dismissed design details have permeated across the industry and into watches like the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, Rolex Oysterquartz, amongst many other legendary timepieces.

Watch is in excellent condition. Case retains sharp edges and brushed surfaces that have oxidized over the years, with discoloration visible along the inner bezel edge and some of the surfaces. There is minor wear visible in the form of hairlines and minor dings along the case. Original cream colored dial with red khanjar symbol in excellent condition. There are minor areas of discoloration visible close to the edge of the dial. Bracelet has 20 links total, 6 of which are removable. The bracelet fits a 7" wrist and shows minor stretch.

One of the earliest mini-sized Royal Oaks, the ref. 6008 was instrumental in popularizing the Royal Oak beyond the confines of its original sizes as it got the avant-garde design onto the wrists of women across the world. Easy to wear and infinitely elegant, the 18kt yellow gold ref. 6008BA is a pleasure on the wrist, especially when it features something as rare as a Khanjar dagger, making it all the more unique.