Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15190SP Nick Faldo

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref.15190SP.OO.0789ST.01, Automatic, Stainless steel case with platinum bezel, steel bracelet, Ø36mm. Black “Petite Tapisserie” dial, date at 3, Calibre 2225, sapphire crystal, 50 m water resistance. Year 2004. Box and papers, including Nick Faldo golf bag. 

The Royal Oak was introduced in 1972 as a conceptual revolution: a luxury sports watch in stainless steel, designed by Gérald Genta and inspired by naval portholes. Over the decades, the collection expanded into numerous references while preserving its core identity—octagonal bezel with visible screws, integrated bracelet, and textured tapisserie dial.

The Ref. 15190SP dates from the early 2000s and features a 36 mm case, a size increasingly appreciated today for its balanced proportions and elegant wearability. The “SP” designation reflects the combination of steel and platinum, with a stainless steel case and a platinum bezel, adding subtle weight and refinement without altering the understated aesthetic.

Its black “Petite Tapisserie” dial enhances the architectural depth typical of the Royal Oak. Powered by the automatic Calibre 2225, it delivers reliability and finishing consistent with Audemars Piguet standards of the era. The model is often linked to the brand’s involvement in golf and sports partnerships, which contextualizes the inclusion of the Nick Faldo golf bag as a distinctive collector’s detail.

Today, early-2000s 36 mm Royal Oak models are gaining recognition for their balanced design and transitional significance, bridging the classical proportions of the original Royal Oak with the more contemporary dimensions that followed.