Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Midsize 18k

 Why We Love It One name: Gerald Genta.  The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is without question Genta’s most memorable work, and changed the shape of the industry in more ways than one — but it was merely one in a long line of successes that marked Genta’s illustrious career. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak (which was subsequently mimicked by the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur SL), is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from steel to carbon fiber or solid gold. This particular model, a Reference 14486BA, is sized at 35mm and features a gorgeous slate blue micro-tapisserie dial. Wearing slightly smaller than its "Jumbo" predecessors, the 14486BA has become a favorite amongst collectors for its beautiful proportions, wearability, and value proposition.  Wear it once, trust us, you'll have a hard time taking it off.   The Royal Oak Story Audemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so we