Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak

KEY FACTS

• This Royal Oak 'Jumbo' is offered by a private collector in the UK
• A luxurious stainless steel and yellow gold version of the original Royal Oak reference
• Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet 'Extract from the Archives' and a service invoice dating back to 2022

SUMMARY

• The 5402 is the original reference in this long-running and iconic sports watch
• By 1977, AP had made it available for the first time in precious materials: yellow gold, white gold and two-tone
• This reference 5402SA is a two tone version of the original Royal Oak, finished in stainless steel and yellow gold, that appeared in the AP catalogue from 1977 to 1985
• Referred to as the “Jumbo” as its 39mm case was considered oversize for the times, the angular case is expertly hand-finished with a blend of brushed and polished surfaces throughout
• The Royal Oak lends itself particularly well to two-tone - highlighting the model’s key design traits including the octagonal bezel and intricate bracelet architecture
• The watch is equipped with a slate grey 'Tapisserie' dial, with yellow gold hour markers matching the yellow gold accents of the case
• Housed inside the case is the AP calibre 2121. Derived from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 920 calibre, this legendary movement is one of the highest-regarded ultra-thin movements ever created
• This lot represents a great opportunity for any AP collector or enthusiast to acquire one of the first examples of this revered and iconic model line

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