Royal Oak
16204XT
They called me, not listed
Audemars Piguet|Asia|Oct 2026|6d ago
2-3 previous purchases
Royal Oak
Audemars Piguet
8 of 23 buyers got the watch within three months.
Since November 2025.
Among 22 buyers who got the Royal Oak and reported it, the typical wait was 3-6 months.
These figures come from buyers who got the watch and reported it. Dealers decide who is offered the watch at all; these figures describe the wait after that decision, not the odds of getting one. People still waiting or who gave up rarely report, so the real wait is probably longer than shown. Dealers differ too. Read this as what happened to the people who reported, not as what to expect at yours.
Of 17 whose reports state their purchase history, 8 said they had no prior purchases and 9 described prior purchases or spend.
How Royal Oak allocation worked for buyers who reported
As of November 2026, among buyers who got the watch and reported it, the median Audemars Piguet Royal Oak boutique or retailer wait was 3-6 months: 22 reports, 1 still waiting not counted - source: unghosted.io.
From buyers who got the watch. Dealers choose who is offered one, and people still waiting rarely report, so real waits are likely longer.
As of November 2026 · Methodology
Live family stats
Aggregates
Current data: last 18 months
Most common region
Other
Most common purchase history
No prior purchases (12 of 23)
By region and purchase history
32 entries
Royal Oak
15510ST
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Middle East|Aug 2026|3mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15550ST
Still waiting
still waiting
Audemars Piguet|Asia|Jul 2026|3mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15513BA
3-6 months
Audemars Piguet|Europe|May 2026|5mo ago
2-3 previous purchases
Royal Oak
15510ST
6-12 months
Audemars Piguet|UK|Apr 2026|5mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
26240
6-12 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Apr 2026|6mo ago
1 prior AP purchase (Taupe Royal Oak Offshore), AP House Hong Kong, 9 month wait
Royal Oak
15550ST
3-5 years
Audemars Piguet|West Coast US|Apr 2026|6mo ago
No AP history, owns 2 Rolexes, South Coast Plaza boutique, consensus is not available as first piece
Royal Oak
Unspecified variant
6-12 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Apr 2026|6mo ago
Rare cases reported in Madrid and Hong Kong boutiques as first piece
Royal Oak
Unspecified variant
1-2 years
Audemars Piguet|Other|Apr 2026|6mo ago
Possible as second piece with purchase history, per forum consensus
Royal Oak
26240CE
1-2 years
Audemars Piguet|Europe|Apr 2026|6mo ago
2-3 previous purchases
Royal Oak
15510ST
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Middle East|Feb 2026|5mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15550
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Midwest US|Feb 2026|5mo ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
26715OR
6-12 months
Audemars Piguet|Europe|Jan 2026|6mo ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
26240ST
3-6 months
Audemars Piguet|Southwest US|Dec 2025|28d ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
77450ST
3-6 months
Audemars Piguet|Northeast US|Dec 2025|5mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15605SK
1-2 years
Audemars Piguet|Asia|Dec 2025|6mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15500
1-2 years
Audemars Piguet|Other|Dec 2025|6mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15400
Walk-in / same day
Audemars Piguet|Middle East|Dec 2025|6mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
77451ST
6-12 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Dec 2025|6mo ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
15551ST
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Dec 2025|6mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
77350ST
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Dec 2025|6mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15500
3-6 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Dec 2025|6mo ago
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15500
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Other|Dec 2025|6mo ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
15510ST
2-3 years
Audemars Piguet|Europe|Oct 2025|5mo ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
15550
1-2 years
Audemars Piguet|Northeast US|May 2025|5mo ago
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
26240
3-6 months
Audemars Piguet|West Coast US|Sep 2024
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
15550ST
5+ years
Audemars Piguet|Northeast US|Jun 2024
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15550ST
Still waiting
still waiting
Audemars Piguet|Europe|Feb 2023
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15550
3-6 months
Audemars Piguet|Northeast US|Oct 2022
1 previous purchase
Royal Oak
15510
1-2 years
Audemars Piguet|Northeast US|May 2022
No prior purchases
Royal Oak
15510ST
Declined / never offered
Audemars Piguet|Other
1 prior purchase (rose gold ceramic Code 11.59 chrono)
Royal Oak
15550ST
1-3 months
Audemars Piguet|Not specified
1 previous purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the typical wait?
Typical wait among buyers who got the watch is 3-6 months. Half waited less, half waited more. The spread is on this page. From reports since November 2025.
Is the Royal Oak hard to get?
8 of 23 buyers got the watch within three months. 5 of 23 waited over a year. From reports since November 2025.
Can you walk in and buy a Royal Oak?
1 of 23 reports were walk-in or same-day. Most buyers registered interest and waited. What is in the case varies by store, so ask. From reports since November 2025.
How long do you wait for a Royal Oak?
Typical wait among buyers who got the watch: 3-6 months. 1 buyer in these reports is still waiting. The spread is on this page. From reports since November 2025.
Do first-time buyers get the Royal Oak?
Some do. Of 17 Royal Oak reports that state purchase history, 8 came from buyers who said they had no prior purchases. From reports since November 2025.