Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Cobra Case Number: Year: Reference: C04
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is widely regarded as Gérald Genta's most iconic creation, one that fundamentally reshaped the watch industry.
The Royal Oak pioneered an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, introducing a distinctive design language that would go on to influence countless other manufacturers.
What is often overlooked, however, is that the Cobra is also a Genta design, released soon after the debut of the Royal Oak. While the first Royal Oak was reference 5402, the inaugural Cobra was reference 5403. The watch showcases an elongated oval case that curves and narrows like a cobra's head, complemented by integrated bracelet links that mimic the snake's body. The early models were equipped with manual-winding movements, while later iterations utilized automatic or quartz movements.
