Audemars Piguet – Royal Oak – White Dial – 77450ST – 2023

The Royal Oak 77450ST is the 34mm reference of Gerald Genta’s 1972 icon, retaining every signature element of the design at a scale built for a smaller wrist: the octagonal bezel with exposed hexagonal screws, the integrated bracelet, and the “Tapisserie” guilloché dial that catches light differently with every angle of the wrist.

This 2023 example carries the white dial, where the Tapisserie pattern reads crisp and bright against the brushed and polished stainless steel case. White gold applied hour markers and hands, also Tapisserie-textured to match the dial, carry luminescent coating for visibility in low light. The thin bezel profile and slim case proportions keep the watch elegant on the wrist without sacrificing the architectural presence the Royal Oak is known for.

Powered by AP’s automatic Calibre 5800, the 77450ST offers reliable everyday performance with a date function at 3 o’clock, a quietly useful addition that doesn’t disrupt the dial’s symmetry. The screw-down crown and case construction provide water resistance suited to daily wear, while the integrated link bracelet with its folding clasp delivers the comfort and finishing AP is known for at every link.

A modern, in-production reference that puts full Royal Oak design language, dial finishing, and case architecture into a size built for versatility — equally suited to daily wear or a finished evening look.

• Reference: 77450ST
• Year: 2023
• Case size: 34mm
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Dial: White, “Tapisserie” guilloché
• Bezel: Octagonal, stainless steel with exposed screws
• Movement: AP Calibre 5800, automatic
• Functions: Hours, minutes, date
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water resistance: 50m
• Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel, folding clasp