Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202IP

Audemars Piguet Ref. 15202IP A sublime and very rare platinum and titanium automatic wristwatch with date, dégradé blue dial, polished bezel, integrated bracelet, warranty and box, part of a 250 pieces limited edition

Manufacturer : Audemars Piguet Year : Circa 2018 Reference No : 15202IP Movement No : AL8121 Case No : K12639 Model Name : Royal Oak Material : Platinum and titanium Calibre : Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Titanium and platinum Audemars Piguet integrated bracelet stamped "1240" to the endlinks, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle : Titanium and platinum Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp Dimensions : 39mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Warranty card, instruction and warranty booklets, numbered booklet holder, wooden presentation box and outer packagingReference 15202 has become one of the most emblematic watches of the past years. It was first introduced in steel and yellow gold cases in 2000, while retaining the 39mm case of the original “Jumbo” as well as the automatic caliber 2121, modernized with a more modern aesthetic featuring a "Grande Tapisserie" dial and sapphire caseback. The "IP" - as the present watch is nicknamed by collectors (as reference to the last two letters of its reference number meaning titanium and platinum) - represents the continuation, or according to some collectors the pinnacle, of this path. In its case, the collector finds the mix - as idiosyncratic as it is potent - of two opposing metals: ultra-light and technical titanium for the case and main bracelet links, and heavy and luxurious platinum for the bezel and central links. It is incredible how these two polar opposite metals manage to perfectly blend together for a supremely attractive final result. The degradé ultramarine blue dial also represents a new tier of experimentation for the 15202 model, noticeably - but still discreetly - stepping away from the usual monochrome dark dials. Also in this case, the outcome packs an incredibly powerful aesthetic punch. Offered in absolutely unspoiled condition, the timepiece has an unrestrained beauty and desirability, and its 250-piece highly limited production pushed collectors to the most extreme levels of frustration: only the brand’s most important clients were able to call one of these watches their own.