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title: "Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 29mm 18ct Yellow Gold 8638BA Circa 1980s"
type: "product"
brand: "Audemars Piguet"
model: "Royal Oak"
reference: "8638BA"
price: 18295
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1980
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Audemars Piguet"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/ap-royal-oak-8638ba-yellow-gold-1980s"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/8c268ef952a88d29812ca841ef0ecb8e.png"
updated: "2026-06-09"
---

# Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 29mm 18ct Yellow Gold 8638BA Circa 1980s

## Price

**£18,295** (Finance available from £1721.25/month)

## Description

This circa 1980s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 29mm is a highly collectible luxury sports watch crafted entirely in 18ct yellow gold. Featuring a champagne dial with baton hour markers and the signature Petite Tapisserie pattern. Finished with the iconic integrated yellow gold bracelet.Designed by Gérald Genta and introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak revolutionised the watch industry by creating the luxury sports watch category. Vintage references such as the 8638BA are particularly sought after for their elegant proportions, slim profile and unmistakable Royal Oak design language.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with Audemars Piguet service box.Ref: 8638BA


## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Audemars Piguet |
| Reference Number | 8638BA |
| Year | 1980 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Serial | B45118 |
| Model | Royal Oak |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| Box | Audemars Piguet Service Box |
| Gender | Unisex |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 29mm |
| Strap design | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Dial Colour | Champagne |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 16 |
| Keywords | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Royal Oak 29mm, 8638BA, AP Royal Oak, yellow gold Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet |

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