A truly iconic watch, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has grown into being one of the most sought after watches around in today’s market. Partly fuelling the Royal Oak’s appeal over the years has been AP’s ability to insert the Royal Oak into various different places within culture and various hobbies. From the wrist of actors in movies, on musicians in music videos, on celebrities at fancy events, on triumphant athletes at award ceremonies, the Royal Oak has been there and done it all, and the model we have here celebrates another moment of triumph, the Geneva based Alinghi sailing team’s 2003 America's Cup victory. Released in 2003, which was also the Royal Oak’s 30th anniversary, the Royal Oak City of Sails platinum variant that we have here was a limited edition launch of 50 pieces paying homage to Alinghi’s winning ways. Featuring a decorative caseback as well as a unique anthracite dial featuring radial Arabic numerals, white subdials and a red Alinghi logo inside 12-hour chronograph subdial at 9 o’clock, this Royal Oak Chronograph is obviously special. Sitting on a rubber strap, this brilliantly versatile platinum timepiece measures in at 39mm, and brings a sporty and quirky personality to the Royal Oak Chronograph - something usually reserved for the Offshore collection, making it all the more special and unique.

Watch is in near-mint condition overall. Bezel and case retain sharp edges and the dial displays no signs of damage. No obvious signs of prolonged wear on the black rubber strap, or platinum folding clasp.

Intensely exclusive and extremely sought-after due to its luxurious take on an iconic sports watch design, the Royal Oak Chronograph Alinghi City of Sails packs the Royal Oak's sports watch design into a package that speaks to AP's collectors.