Geneva, Nov 07, 2021

LOT 449

AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 15002, ROYAL OAK JUMBO, D SERIES, STEEL

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

HKD 170,000 - 254,000 / USD 21,700 - 32,600 / EUR 18,700 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 75,000

A very fine, oversize, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with date.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-11-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly worn

HANDS Original

Brand Audemars Piguet

Model Royal Oak

Reference 15002

Year Sold to Germany in 1998

Movement No. 414942

Case No. D 86450/ No. 171

Bracelet stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, approx. overall length 175 mm

Diameter 39 mm

Caliber 2121/3, 36 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

According to the Audemars Piguet archives, this reference 15002 is a very rare reference as less than 200 examples were made in total. Born in 1996, the reference 15002 belongs to the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Family. With an octagonal case measuring 39mm. it is equipped with the caliber 2121. Like its ancestor, the reference 5402, created in 1972, it does not have a sapphire case back.
According to information from the Audemars Piguet Heritage, only 27 pieces in yellow gold would have been produced from 1996 to 1998 and 186 pieces in steel would have been produced from 1996 to 1997.
Manufactured in approximately 200 pieces, all materials combined, the reference 15002 is one of the rarest of the Royal Oak.