Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz Ref. 56303ST
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
Maker / issuer
Audemars PiguetThis stainless steel Royal Oak, reference 56303ST, is a quartz-powered wristwatch attributed to the 1990s. The watch features a 33mm stainless steel case integrated with a matching steel bracelet.
The dial is black with a tapisserie finish and tritium-lumed hour markers and hands. The construction incorporates an octagonal bezel secured by screws, maintaining the design language associated with the Royal Oak line. The movement is a quartz caliber. The watch is presented with its factory-finished case, which retains beveled edges and brushed surfaces on the case and bracelet links. According to the provided information, the watch accommodates a wrist of approximately 7 inches and has undergone a battery replacement. and an unsigned octagonal crown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Black Tapisserie
- Size
- 33mm
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Brand
- Audemars Piguet
- Model
- 56303ST
- Serial
- 33X
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Bracelet length
- Approximately 7 inches
- Maker / attribution
- Audemars Piguet
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is black and features a tapisserie texture. It is set with hour markers and hands that contain tritium luminous material, which has developed a cream-colored patina. The dial is signed with the Audemars Piguet name and logo, and marked 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom. The condition of the dial is described as virtually perfect, showing no degradation under UV light inspection.
- Visible features
- • Black tapisserie patterned dial • Octagonal bezel with exposed screws • Integrated stainless steel link bracelet • Luminous material on hands and indices
- Movement and Maintenance
- The watch is powered by a quartz movement, introduced into the Royal Oak line during the late 1980s. These models are characterized by an ultra-thin design profile. The auction description reports that the watch has been fitted with a new battery and is currently functioning to keep time.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The stainless steel case measures 33mm in diameter. It is constructed with an octagonal bezel secured by screws and maintains a finish that includes both brushed surfaces and polished, beveled edges. The integrated bracelet is composed of matching stainless steel links. The caseback features factory engravings. The bracelet consists of 20 links and is reported to have minimal stretch, with a capacity to fit a wrist of approximately 7 inches. The crown is octagonal in shape and is unsigned.
Identification
- Reference
- 56303ST
- Serial number
- 33X
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture is estimated as 1990s
- Research required: The specific caliber of the quartz movement is not identified in the source