{"product_id":"royal-oak-octagonal-bezel","title":"Royal Oak octagonal bezel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Octagonal Bezel\u003c\/b\u003e is arguably the most famous and influential piece of design in the history of modern watchmaking. When horological architect Gérald Genta sketched it overnight in 1970, he didn't just design a watch component—he invented the entire category of the luxury stainless steel sports watch. Inspired by the look of a traditional deep-sea diving helmet, this geometric centerpiece completely upended the industry's obsession with round, delicate gold dress watches and turned industrial raw steel into the ultimate symbol of high-end luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Porthole Blueprint:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a bold, sharply defined octagonal shape with gently curved edges, mimicking the heavy-duty locking mechanism of an ocean liner or diving helmet porthole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposed Hexagonal Screws:\u003c\/b\u003e Breaks a historic watchmaking taboo by deliberately putting the functional assembly screws on display. Crafted from 18k white gold, these eight functional screws align perfectly around the bezel, pointing into the center of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlternating Satin \u0026amp; Polish Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases some of the most complex hand-finishing in horology. The flat top of the octagon features a tight, vertical satin-brushed texture, while the angled bevels (chamfers) are mirror-polished to catch light dynamically with every wrist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Structural Sandwich:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond aesthetics, the bezel acts as a structural clamp. The eight screws on the front pass entirely through the case to lock into hexagonal bolts on the caseback, compressing a rubber gasket to ensure water resistance without needing a bulky case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iStylux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49634044379365,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/istylux.com\/products\/royal-oak-octagonal-bezel","provider":"iStylux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}