Audemars Piguet chose the name ‘Royal Oak’ because of its nautical associations, named after the series of eight ships of the British Royal Navy that had in turn been named after the story of King Charles II of England’s escape from the Roundheads - the supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War - following the Battle of Worcester in 1651 when the King (then a Prince) hid in an oak tree, the Boscobel Oak, to evade capture.
Created in Titanium, the REF. 26400IO.OO.A004CA.01 is a lighter and more sporty watch, perfect for daily use. The black and gray color combination make the watch fly under the radar with a robust feel.