| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU19153 | |
| Stock # | 19153 | |
| Model Name | Royal Oak | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 5402 BA | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | 18K Yellow Gold | |
| Case Shape | Cushion | |
| Case Size | 39mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Gray | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | 1972 | |
| Additional Information | Original and early AP Royal Oak Jumbo in 18k yellow gold on bracelet; with grey dial. | |
| Sold | ||
Description
Here is a first ‘A’ series Royal Oak from 1972 designed by the recently deceased Gerald Genta. Mr. Genta also designed the Patek Philippe Nautilus and other legendary luxury sport watches, but the Royal Oak was his first spectacular success and was the first luxurious sports watch. This watch is number 18X, placing it amongst the first production of the reference 5402 A series Royal Oak watches, of which fewer than 1000 are believed to be manufactured.
It’s the octagonal bezel that defines the Royal Oak, with its exposed and functional white gold screws. This case is solid 18k gold and measures 39.5mm wide by 47mm long by 7.4mm thick. Crystal is sapphire. The white gold screws reappear in the case back, and are the structural key to this case.
Dial is 100% original and untouched. The ‘A’ series watches are denoted by the applied ‘AP’ on the dial being located above 6 o’clock, as opposed to all of the later Royal Oaks, where the ‘AP’ is located at 12 o’clock. This original anthracite grey dial with Clous de Paris engraving has applied golden baton hour markers and original gold baton hands. Date window at 3 o’clock.
Movement is the automatic winding Audemars Piguet Caliber 2121 with 36 jewels, balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and in 5 positions and with 21k gold winding rotor.
The Royal Oak’s design also features a first: the integral bracelet, in this case original solid 18k gold, tapering toward the clasp. Clasp has a fold-over safety lock. The two folding parts are made from 18k white gold. Bracelet will fit up to a 7 inch wrist.
While stainless steel ‘A’ series Royal Oaks rarely appear in the market, gold examples never appear. This mint unpolished example is ultra-rare, all original, and highly collectable.
It’s the octagonal bezel that defines the Royal Oak, with its exposed and functional white gold screws. This case is solid 18k gold and measures 39.5mm wide by 47mm long by 7.4mm thick. Crystal is sapphire. The white gold screws reappear in the case back, and are the structural key to this case.
Dial is 100% original and untouched. The ‘A’ series watches are denoted by the applied ‘AP’ on the dial being located above 6 o’clock, as opposed to all of the later Royal Oaks, where the ‘AP’ is located at 12 o’clock. This original anthracite grey dial with Clous de Paris engraving has applied golden baton hour markers and original gold baton hands. Date window at 3 o’clock.
Movement is the automatic winding Audemars Piguet Caliber 2121 with 36 jewels, balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and in 5 positions and with 21k gold winding rotor.
The Royal Oak’s design also features a first: the integral bracelet, in this case original solid 18k gold, tapering toward the clasp. Clasp has a fold-over safety lock. The two folding parts are made from 18k white gold. Bracelet will fit up to a 7 inch wrist.
While stainless steel ‘A’ series Royal Oaks rarely appear in the market, gold examples never appear. This mint unpolished example is ultra-rare, all original, and highly collectable.
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