Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 6001ST
The Inside Story
The reference 6001 is a watch you’re unlikely to have encountered before. It’s not a Royal Oak, designed by Jean-Fred Meylan (not Gérald Genta), and visually, it shares little in common with any other Audemars Piguet model, aside from its small tapisserie dial.
Fewer than 350 pieces are believed to have been produced between 1974 and 1978, after which it was replaced by the reference 6005, which bears a much closer resemblance to the Royal Oak (though it’s not called that!).
The 6001 was a bold experiment, introduced during the height of the "quartz revolution." In the end, Audemars Piguet embraced quartz technology, using a modified Beta 21 movement from Omega, known as the 'megaquartz' for its remarkable 2,359,296 vibrations per second. This movement would lose or gain no more than one second per month. That small pusher near the crown? It’s used to fine-tune the time by correcting that single second.
The "rounded yet octagonal" case has soft, flowing edges, far removed from the angular lines of the original Royal Oak. It has a very 1970s, almost Star Wars-esque vibe mixed with Royal Oak influences—a design that feels both futuristic and retro at the same time! The 35 x 40 mm steel case remains in excellent condition, and the integrated AP bracelet (which fits wrists up to 18 cm) is also in great shape.
The signature petite tapisserie dial is in blue, featuring an applied AP logo on the lower half (just as the original Royal Oak 5402 would have had during its era!) with a date at 6 o’clock. The hands are typical of AP’s design, with the first series of Royal Oak tritium markers.
The quartz-driven movement (caliber 2510) has been fully checked by our watchmaker and a fresh battery is fitted.
This is a rare watch from one of the “Holy Trinity” of watch brands. Come on, guys—this is a conversation piece and super cool! Get in touch!
Specifications:
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref 6001ST
- 35x40 mm steel case with correcting pusher at crown side
- Blue petite tapisserie dial
- Steel Audemars Piguet integrated bracelet
- Quartz movement cal 2510
- Movement no 153xxx dating to the mid-1970s
- Fully checked by our watchmaker & fresh battery installed
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping
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Our Service
Each vintage timepiece is individually selected and carefully inspected by our team of experts. After we buy a watch it is mechanically inspected and fully checked by our watchmaker. If necessary, the movement will be fully serviced and tested to ensure it is running to our exacting standards.
We will always describe the watch as fully as we can in our sales texts. Our zoomable images are of the highest possible quality and form an important part of each watch’s description. We will never hide or cover up any element of any watch we sell.
Key to our unparalleled service is Fedex Priority shipping, fully insured. Once you have received your watch, we encourage you to inspect it thoroughly. If you are not 100% satisfied, please let us know. We offer a 14 days return policy. Simply return the watch to get a full refund of the original purchase price.
Our Warranty
We offer a one-year warranty on the mechanical function of the watch, starting from the day of purchase. We do not guarantee the waterproof nature of any (vintage) watch, unless expressly made in writing. Therefore, our warranty will not cover any damage done to the case and/or movement by water or moisture entering the watch. Our warranty does not apply to accidental damage or mishandling of your watch and does not extend to the bracelet, case parts (including pushers, winding stem, crown and bezel), watch glass, dial and hands.
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We are passionate about vintage watches and we love talking about them! That is why we don't sell our watches with a simple "Add to cart" button, but instead try to emulate a truly boutique experience online. Helping you find your perfect vintage watch is our Watch Department’s raison d’etre. Whatever you would like to ask, please do. Building our community of watch lovers is central to our mission at Bulang and Sons.
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At Bulang and Sons we have sold thousands of watches over the years. We are a small team of experienced collectors and connoisseurs who are all part of an extensive global network of buyers and sellers. We have a great reputation for offering only the highest quality watches. We have one simply rule: we only buy and sell watches we want to own ourselves. And yes, we are still collectors too.
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As collectors, we know how intense the search for a specific vintage watch can be. Once you find it at Bulang and Sons, we want to make things easy, safe and fast for you. Therefore, we offer the most comprehensive return policy and warranty; you will not find a safer place on the internet to buy a vintage watch. You can relax and enjoy your deal with Bulang and Sons.
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