Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Chronograph

KEY FACTS

● Among the first generation of Royal Oak chronographs - a series launched to mark the 25th anniversary of this iconic model

● A one-owner example purchased new by the vendor from an AP boutique 

● Presented with its display box, travel pouch, certificate of origin & guarantee, owner's manual and service card

● Reported to be in good working order and graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor 

FUNCTIONS

● Time, date and chronograph 

● Powered by the calibre 2385 movement 

● Automatic winding with a 40-hour power reserve 

SUMMARY

The first generation of Royal Oak chronographs is gaining considerable interest amongst collectors. While the first complications in the Royal Oak first appeared in the early 1980s, Audemars Piguet took nearly 25 years to adapt its design to house the two chronograph buttons on the outside of its case. Back in 1997, when this model was unveiled to mark the Royal Oak's 25th anniversary, it remained faithful to the original size of the first Royal Oak "Jumbo", ref. 5402 (39mm). As seen in this example, these watches have a larger Grande Tapisserie dial. 

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