The eXtract: Watches Inspired by the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection is defined by iconic octagonal watches. Unfortunately, they often sell for over $40,000 used and lie beyond our aspirations.

Affordable Alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Amazing watches like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak are far beyond the reach of most people. But, the octagonal look of the watch resonates with watch enthusiasts everywhere. Let's look at watches inspired by the AP Royal Oak and find some affordable alternatives.

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G Shock "Royal Oak" GM2100-1A

The design influence of the AP Royal Oak reaches into the world of tough watches with this Casio G Shock Metal Covered Octagonal Watch.

G Shock "Royal Oak" GM2100-1A Ana-Digital Watch (Amazon Photo)

With 200 meters of water resistance, shock resistance, great analog features, and digital functionality, there's a lot of capability in this G Shock.  You can check this watch out here on Amazon. Amazon sells over 300 of these G Shock watches each month.

Bulova Quartz Men's Classic Dodecagon Watch

For some watch companies, the Octogon is a challenge to be exceeded. For example, this Bulova is a dodecagon!

Bulova Quartz Men's Classic (Amazon Photo)

You get 4 more sides and diamond hour markers for less than the Audemars Piguet. It's a far better value. You can get this Bulova watch here on Amazon and invest the $40,000 you save!

Sapphero Gold-Tone Octagonal Watch

Wait! You want an homage watch that looks more like a real Audemars Piguet? Because you don't want to take yours out of the safe? Sapphero watches has you covered with this nice looking octagonal quartz watch.

Sapphero Octagonal Watch (Amazon Photo)

While money is no object, this one with a green dial and rose gold tone is 19% off. You can find this nice looking homage watch here on Amazon.com. It also comes in several color combinations such as stainless and gold-tone.

Cadisen Mens Mechanical Automatic Watch 

If you want to step up your homage watch game with an automatic movement, meteorite textured dial, and 100 meters of water resistance, this Cadisen might fit the bill.

Cadisen Octagonal Automatic Watch (Amazon Photo)

This watch is simply flat-out beautiful. It comes in several variations that can be found here on Amazon.

Mini Focus Men's Octagonal Casual Quartz Watch

Your watch looks like an Audemars Piguet!

What?

It looks like a rich person's $40,000 watch!

Wow! I just like Octagons!

Mini Focus Men's Octagonal Quartz Casual Watch (Amazon Photo)

At some point, if you just like the look and the shape, you can get a neat looking octagonal watch at a very affordable price point.  For example, this Mini Focus Men's Octagonal Quartz Watch is just a fun casual watch. You can find it here on Amazon for less than $40.

For one more alternative from Olev's check out this post on my octagonal Structure watch.