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As the brand points out, the Royal Oak was first designed before Leo Messi was even born—in 1972 by Gerald Genta. At the time, it revolutionised the watch industry by becoming the first modern luxury sports watch as we know them today. The story goes that when Messi was given a Royal Oak by his club's managers in 2005, after his first Liga title, he had never seen the watch before. The Argentine footballer proceeded to collect Royal Oaks passionately and in 2010 he became an official brand ambassador. This limited edition was released in his honour, and is notable for its lack of “tapisserie” pattern on the dial, making it stand out from other Royal Oaks. In addition, the bezel and strap links are made of tantalum, an unusual element with high density and resistance to corrosion. This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26325OL.OO.D005CR.01 has a Anthracite dial and a Rubber strap. This Audemars Piguet has undergone a thorough inspection of accuracy, functionality and condition at our Audemars Piguet certified service centre to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been checked against our records to ensure authenticity. All our watches have a 24-month warranty for your peace of mind. Verified details include bracelet or strap of Rubber - Black (length 18 cm), case material of Rose Gold, case size of 41 MM, dial of Anthracite, movement of Automatic and original box of No. Available colours: Anthracite and Available sizes: 41 MM.