Audemars Piguet · Royal Oak

Strap for Royal Oak Ultra Thin Tourbillon White Gold / Japan

Integrated bracelet: measurements, the most common questions, and the way to a made-to-measure strap.

Integrated bracelet

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26522BC.OO.1220BC.01 is designed with a bracelet integrated into the case. For a compatible made-to-measure strap, the Casati Milano atelier builds it on your watch.

Case diameter41 mm
Reference26522BC.OO.1220BC.01
FamilyRoyal Oak
MovementAudemars Piguet caliber AP 2924 hours, minutes | power reserve indicator, tourbillon escapement
Year2020
CaseWhite Gold

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

The right category for this model · 316L steel, all lug widths 13–26 mm

The Royal Oak 26522BC.OO.1220BC.01, seen from the bench

The Royal Oak Ultra Thin Tourbillon White Gold model 26522BC, designed by Gérald Genta in 1972, features an octagonal white gold case with integrated "Tapisserie" bracelet. This high complication sports watch represents contemporary luxury watchmaking. Custom strap integration is available through Atelier Casati Milano for this iconic timepiece.

Frequently asked questions

Can a standard strap be fitted to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26522BC.OO.1220BC.01?

No. The bracelet is integrated into the case with a proprietary geometry: a standard strap has no way of attaching. There are no adapters that respect the original proportions. The only option is to build the attachment bespoke, directly on the watch, in the atelier.

How does the bespoke strap service work for this Royal Oak?

I work by appointment only at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, at Via XX Settembre 15 in Milan. I bring the watch to the bench, take measurements from the actual case and shape every attachment by hand, respecting the transition between the links and the case. There are no templates: each piece is built from scratch on that specific watch.

Which leather do I recommend for this model?

For a Royal Oak in white gold I prefer brunished Tuscan leather. Its compact structure works well with the architectural solidity of this watch, and it ages developing a dark patina that does not compete with the white gold but accompanies it. Polished Mississippi Alligator is a sound second choice for those who want more visual contrast.

How long does a well-made strap last?

A strap built with first-grade leather and properly cared for easily lasts five, even eight years of daily wear. Care is straightforward: keep it away from prolonged water exposure and condition the leather twice a year with a natural grease. Good leather does not deteriorate — it transforms, and over time it tells a story.

What makes the Royal Oak architecturally different from other sports watches?

In 1972 Gérald Genta did something precise: he took the industrial hexagonal bolt and brought it into high-end watchmaking. The octagonal bezel with exposed screws and the integrated bracelet are not decorative details — they are the very structure of the object. I have seen many watches on the bench over the years: few have an internal logic as coherent from case to bracelet.

The next step

The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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Casati Milano · Via XX Settembre 15, Milan · by appointment only