Head to head
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs Patek Philippe Nautilus
The two Gérald Genta icons of the luxury steel sports watch. The Royal Oak has the octagonal bezel and the harder-edged look; the Nautilus is softer and rounder, with a famously long waiting list.
| Spec | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak | Patek Philippe Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,000 | $82,021 |
| Case size | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 10.4 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | White gold |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic |
| Caliber | 4302 | 26-330 S C |
| Power reserve | 70 h | 45 h |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 30 m |
| Introduced | 1972 | 2022 |
- The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is the less expensive of the two, at roughly 40% of the Patek Philippe Nautilus's catalogue price.