Description
Important Modern & Vintage Timepiece
Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
AUDEMARS PIGUET, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5402, ROYAL OAK JUMBO, A SERIES, STAINLESS STEEL
A fine, large, iconic, just serviced, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with date
Excellent
Good
Slightly scratched
Very good
Very good
Service dial
HANDS Service hands
Brand Audemars Piguet, Switzerland
Model Royal Oak Jumbo
Reference 5402
Year Sold in October 1973
Movement No. 142463
Case No. 80027, A 1027
Bracelet integrated stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 163 mm.
Diameter 39
Caliber K2120, 36 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories new "vintage" fitted box, certificate of authenticity dated 2022, card
In 1972, Audemars Piguet introduced the “Royal Oak” wristwatch with a first batch of 1 000 pieces, called “Série A” due to the letter “A” engraved on their case-backs. Two years later, additional series were produced under the Ref. 5204 with the letter “B”, “C” and “D”.
The A-series “Royal Oak” is powered by the ultra-thin AP calibre 2121, derived from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s legendary ultra-thin JLC 920 movement.
Designed by the brilliant Gérald Genta (1931-2011), this timepiece bears witness to the 1970s and the emergence of the notion of the sport-luxury watch.
In 2022, the owner decided to have the watch completely overhauled at the manufacture (approximately 13'000 euros were spent) and at which point they provided the certificate of authenticity, a newly vintage inspired Royal Oak box, and crown, dial and hands changed now known as "Classic parts".
