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A silver-toned stainless steel wristwatch with an octagonal bezel, a textured dark blue dial, and a matching link bracelet, photographed against a solid beige background.
A silver-toned stainless steel wristwatch with a textured dark brown dial and octagonal bezel, shown worn on a person's wrist.
An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic watch with a silver stainless steel case and bracelet, featuring a textured brown dial with gold-tone indices and hands.
A silver-toned stainless steel wristwatch with an octagonal bezel, a textured dark blue dial, and a matching link bracelet, photographed against a solid beige background.
A silver-toned stainless steel wristwatch with a textured dark brown dial and octagonal bezel, shown worn on a person's wrist.
An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic watch with a silver stainless steel case and bracelet, featuring a textured brown dial with gold-tone indices and hands.
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Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 4100ST Tropical Dial

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  • TIMEPIECE DETAILS
    Maker: Audemars Piguet
    Model: Royal Oak
    Reference: 4100ST
    Movement: Automatic
    Material: Stainless Steel
    Dimensions: 36mm
    Bracelet: Stainless Steel
    Year: 1979
    Box: No
    Papers: No
    Warranty: 1-Year Material Good Warranty
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  • Description

    The 4100ST sits at the very origin of Royal Oak history — one of the earliest references produced following Genta's 1972 debut, a primary document from the moment AP was asking the market to reconsider everything it understood about luxury watchmaking. At this remove, surviving examples in any condition carry significance. In this condition, they carry considerably more.

    The tropical dial — a phenomenon produced by the organic degradation of early lacquer and pigment compounds under prolonged UV and humidity exposure — transforms what was originally a standard configuration into something entirely unrepeatable. No two tropical dials age identically; the warm, coffee-to-chocolate migration of colour across the surface is the watch's own autobiography, written in light and time.

    Collectors have pursued tropical dials across Rolex, AP, and beyond with an intensity the secondary market consistently validates. On a founding-generation Royal Oak, the combination of historical primacy and dial rarity produces an object of quietly extraordinary significance.

  • Shipping & Return Policy

    • DOMESTIC SHIPPING
      To ensure the best experience possible, all domestic shipping fees are complementary. 

      All shipments are sent via overnight delivery. Signature is required upon delivery. 

      Please note your billing and shipping address must match.

      Material Good is not liable for lost shipments when tracking dictates it has been delivered. Material Good is not responsible for the delayed delivery of packages due to the customer not being available for signature upon arrival, or due to any unforeseen weather or technical issue within the shipping company.

    • OUR RETURN POLICY

      In order for your return or exchange to be eligible, the item must be completely unused and unworn in its original packaging. Material Good reserves the right to refuse any return if the items appear to be damaged or show signs of wear.


      ONLINE RETURN PROCESS

      You must contact orders@materialgoodny.com within the allotted time period or your return will not be accepted. A representative will get back to you within 24 hours during business hours, Monday-Friday. Material Good provides a prepaid return label to ensure the products are protected & insured, however the client is responsible for a restock fee. Please see above for restocking fee details.

  • Timepiece Warranty

    Material Good offers a one-year warranty on all pre-owned timepieces purchased through our boutiques and online, effective from the date of purchase. The Date of Purchase is defined as the date on the bill-of-sale, sales receipt, or any dated document designated by Material Good as proof-of-purchase. Our warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage resulting from improper handling, evidence of external impact, unauthorized tampering, third party intervention or water damage. Each watch sold through Material Good is considered for warranty repair at the sole discretion of Material Good. All repairs needed after the 1-year warranty period will be the responsibility of the client.

    The Material Good warranty does not cover damage caused by water exposure or physical impact. Our certified watchmakers will inspect any timepiece to determine the cause of damage. Material Good reserves the right to void the warranty if the damage is found to result from water intrusion or impact.

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  • Description

    The 4100ST sits at the very origin of Royal Oak history — one of the earliest references produced following Genta's 1972 debut, a primary document from the moment AP was asking the market to reconsider everything it understood about luxury watchmaking. At this remove, surviving examples in any condition carry significance. In this condition, they carry considerably more.

    The tropical dial — a phenomenon produced by the organic degradation of early lacquer and pigment compounds under prolonged UV and humidity exposure — transforms what was originally a standard configuration into something entirely unrepeatable. No two tropical dials age identically; the warm, coffee-to-chocolate migration of colour across the surface is the watch's own autobiography, written in light and time.

    Collectors have pursued tropical dials across Rolex, AP, and beyond with an intensity the secondary market consistently validates. On a founding-generation Royal Oak, the combination of historical primacy and dial rarity produces an object of quietly extraordinary significance.

  • Shipping & Return Policy

    • DOMESTIC SHIPPING
      To ensure the best experience possible, all domestic shipping fees are complementary. 

      All shipments are sent via overnight delivery. Signature is required upon delivery. 

      Please note your billing and shipping address must match.

      Material Good is not liable for lost shipments when tracking dictates it has been delivered. Material Good is not responsible for the delayed delivery of packages due to the customer not being available for signature upon arrival, or due to any unforeseen weather or technical issue within the shipping company.

    • OUR RETURN POLICY

      In order for your return or exchange to be eligible, the item must be completely unused and unworn in its original packaging. Material Good reserves the right to refuse any return if the items appear to be damaged or show signs of wear.


      ONLINE RETURN PROCESS

      You must contact orders@materialgoodny.com within the allotted time period or your return will not be accepted. A representative will get back to you within 24 hours during business hours, Monday-Friday. Material Good provides a prepaid return label to ensure the products are protected & insured, however the client is responsible for a restock fee. Please see above for restocking fee details.

  • Timepiece Warranty

    Material Good offers a one-year warranty on all pre-owned timepieces purchased through our boutiques and online, effective from the date of purchase. The Date of Purchase is defined as the date on the bill-of-sale, sales receipt, or any dated document designated by Material Good as proof-of-purchase. Our warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage resulting from improper handling, evidence of external impact, unauthorized tampering, third party intervention or water damage. Each watch sold through Material Good is considered for warranty repair at the sole discretion of Material Good. All repairs needed after the 1-year warranty period will be the responsibility of the client.

    The Material Good warranty does not cover damage caused by water exposure or physical impact. Our certified watchmakers will inspect any timepiece to determine the cause of damage. Material Good reserves the right to void the warranty if the damage is found to result from water intrusion or impact.

  • Book an Appointment

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Complimentary domestic shipping and 7 day returns.

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