One of the world’s most highly desired watches is now for sale: a glamorous Audemar Piguet’s Royal Oak timepiece. Sweetening the deal, a rare example, the MAD Paris-customized 1017 ALYX 9SM Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch, is taking the market by storm.

The allure of such a fine work of art is that there are only 40 in existence, meaning someone who is itching to get their hands on it must have some serious money socked away for the big purchase. With a price tag of $81,000, the piece isn’t within the everyday Joe’s budget.

Regardless, the minimalist appeal of the watch, speaking to Bauhaus style, is going to make one happy buyer somewhere out there. In fact, the timepiece is likely to remain a collector’s item if not a smart investment for generations to come.

For those with an eye on the prize, it’s the high fashion vibes that provoke a reaction. Metallic and clean, the watch was first made famous by Matthew M. Williams in 2019.

There are few looks that complement a suave wardrobe so aptly. It’s pricey enough to keep locked up in the vault, but for some high rollers, the watch is sufficiently affordable to consider using daily. It’s a piece that’s dying to be shown off while painting the town red.

Behind the Design

The name of the game here is minimalism. The watch is striking in a subtle way, flashy without heading into the territory of overly bold. The aim is to find a wearer who understands the less is more approach to style, fashion, and the like.

The piece, inspired by the Bauhaus school’s commitment to a utilitarian approach, keeps the school of thought’s color schemes, structures, and designs in mind. 

The Bauhaus School has been important in the art world for some time. Rooted in Germany, the school was founded in 1919 to support the country’s talented designers, architects, and artists. Although the school only lasted through 1933, the impact it made lives on well today.