Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14990ST Tropical 'Time for Trees'
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Find me one like itAudemars Piguet Royal Oak 14990ST Fondation: Time for the Trees, Turned Tropical
In 1996 Audemars Piguet made a Royal Oak to support the Audemars Piguet Foundation and its cause, the preservation of the world's forests. The 14990ST Fondation was limited to 250 pieces. The dial carries the word Fondation above the AP signature, and the gold rotor is engraved with a tree and the line Time for the Trees. It is the 36mm mid size Royal Oak, in steel, powered by the automatic caliber 2225.
What makes this example special is the dial. Over the decades it has turned from its original colour to a warm, tropical grey brown, consistent across the whole surface. With only 250 made, finding a Fondation at all is difficult. Finding one that has aged like this is rarer still. It was accompanied by its box and an Extract from the Archives.
Design & Movement
36mm stainless steel case, Petite Tapisserie dial with Fondation signature, turned tropical, automatic caliber 2225 with date and engraved gold rotor. Fitted to the integrated steel Royal Oak bracelet.
Provenance & Condition
Box and Extract from the Archives.
The Royal Oak 14990ST Fondation: one of 250, and one of a kind.
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Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak Fondation, Time for the Trees
Reference: 14990ST (limited to 250 pieces)
Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel
Dial: Petite Tapisserie, Fondation signature, tropical grey brown
Case: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36mm
Box: yes
Paperwork: yes (Extract from the Archives)
Year: 1996