Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 5402 SA

1970s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402SA

1970s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402SA, $18,000, Why This Watch Matters Consider this two-tone Royal Oak a true A-Series, as early and rare as its stainless steel counterparts. That's all well and good, but what makes this watch special is condition, condition, condition. The Full Story The Royal Oak needs no introduction; from the day the model was launched it shook the notion of wristwatches, proving that a high-end piece could be in stainless steel and boast an integrated bracelet. Here, this two-tone Royal Oak is effectively among the very first produced in 1977, making it de-facto Serie A material - Audemars Piguet used letters to differentiate the consecutive batches of the very first Stainless Steel 5402. And this early two-tone shares two striking features with any coveted Serie A, the rarity and the placement of the AP logo near 6 o’clock, instead of the 12 o’clock position later adopted. Go try to find another ultra-thin but sporty looking watch with an ironical touch of bling, and you will soon realize how unique and underestimated the early two-tone 5402 are. The Fine Print Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Reference: 5402 SA Year: Circa 1977 Case No: 37X Material: Two Tone Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 39mm diameter; 7mm thick Sapphire Crystal: Yes Lume: Great hands and indexes Caliber: Audemars Piguet 2121, only 3.05mm thick Bracelet/Strap: Original integrated bracelet, very tight Lug Width: NA Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know What defines a truly great vintage Royal Oak? The answer is simple: you want a fat case, a tight bracelet and a perfect original dial. Here, you definitely get the three at once; no extended bracelet or flaky dial to spoil the party. There are the expected superficial scratches on the bezel and the bracelet but those are bound to happen as soon as you wear any Royal Oak. Besides that, this example is absolutely stunning; this is the kind of watch that makes you love two-tone1970s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402SA Regular price $18,000 Default Title Default Title - Sold Out Sold Sold See Similar watches NOTIFY ME WHEN AVAILABLE Why This Watch Matters Consider this two-tone Royal Oak a true A-Series, as early and rare as its stainless steel counterparts. That's all well and good, but what makes this watch special is condition, condition, condition. The Full Story The Royal Oak needs no introduction; from the day the model was launched it shook the notion of wristwatches, proving that a high-end piece could be in stainless steel and boast an integrated bracelet. Here, this two-tone Royal Oak is effectively among the very first produced in 1977, making it de-facto Serie A material - Audemars Piguet used letters to differentiate the consecutive batches of the very first Stainless Steel 5402. And this early two-tone shares two striking features with any coveted Serie A, the rarity and the placement of the AP logo near 6 o’clock, instead of the 12 o’clock position later adopted. Go try to find another ultra-thin but sporty looking watch with an ironical touch of bling, and you will soon realize how unique and underestimated the early two-tone 5402 are. The Fine Print Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Reference: 5402 SA Year: Circa 1977 Case No: 37X Material: Two Tone Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 39mm diameter; 7mm thick Sapphire Crystal: Yes Lume: Great hands and indexes Caliber: Audemars Piguet 2121, only 3.05mm thick Bracelet/Strap: Original integrated bracelet, very tight Lug Width: NA Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know What defines a truly great vintage Royal Oak? The answer is simple: you want a fat case, a tight bracelet and a perfect original dial. Here, you definitely get the three at once; no extended bracelet or flaky dial to spoil the party. There are the expected superficial scratches on the bezel and the bracelet but those are bound to happen as soon as you wear any Royal Oak. Besides that, this example is absolutely stunning; this is the kind of watch that makes you love two-tone