
The Royal Oak at 50: How Gérald Genta Changed Everything
In 1972, a watch designed in a single night upended the entire Swiss watch industry. Five decades later, the Royal Oak remains the benchmark for modern luxury.
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The history and heritage of iconic maisons.

In 1972, a watch designed in a single night upended the entire Swiss watch industry. Five decades later, the Royal Oak remains the benchmark for modern luxury.

From the unloved 6239 to the platinum 116506 — the Daytona's evolution is one of the great stories in watch collecting. Here is everything you need to know.