Maybe it was Hailey and Justin Bieber matching mini Royal Oaks on social media or the frosted 23mm Royal Oaks having the entire ladies’ watch world in a chokehold, but finding a Royal Oak at 26mm or smaller has quietly become both harder and more expensive. Small Royal Oaks are having an it-girl moment and the best ones are no longer flying under the radar.
What makes this vintage Royal Oak ref. 6007BA so compelling is how effortlessly chic it feels. In solid 18K yellow gold at just 26mm (and 6mm thick), it leans fully into that jewelry-watch crossover without losing the integrity of the Royal Oak design. The star of the show is the perfect silvered dial with diamond indices, which is rarely seen on Royal Oaks especially of this size. The B serial number dates this specific watch between 1976-1979.
The irony? A modern frosted gold 23mm Royal Oak quartz trades around $90,000. Meanwhile, this similar full gold example, with vintage charm and far more individuality, sits at a fraction of that. Call it a mini, baby, or ladies’ Royal Oak if you want, but pieces like this are the original blueprint for the trend we’re seeing everywhere today. It’s chic, it’s versatile, and it’s exactly the kind of Royal Oak the style-forward collectors are quietly chasing.
Condition Report:
Case: Professionally refinished, signs of age/wear may still be visible after polishing. Case is free from any major dents or scratches. Signs of removal on some bezel screws.
Strap/Bracelet: 18K yellow gold Royal Oak bracelet has been professionally refinished and displays medium stretch. 18K white gold AP deployant clasp has light signs of wear. Bracelet has a total of 21 links and fits a maximum wrist size of 6.25".
Dial/Crystal/Hands: Dial in extremely well-preserved condition with minimal to no signs of age. Hands have light oxidation throughout. New replacement sapphire crystal was recently installed.
Movement: Quartz Audemars Piguet caliber sets, runs and keeps accurate time without issues.
Included: Copy of serialized 2026 service receipt from AP House (small interventions only)
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