Geneva, Nov 05, 2022
LOT 141
AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5402, ROYAL OAK JUMBO, A SERIES, 190TH EXAMPLE EVER PRODUCED, STEEL
CHF 100,000 - 150,000
EUR 104,000 - 156,000 / USD 100,000 - 150,000 / HKD 790,000 - 1,180,000
An extremely fine, very well preserved, early, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with date
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 2-6-02 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Service hands |
Brand Audemars Piguet, Switzerland
Model Royal Oak
Reference 5402 ST
Year Sold in August 1972
Movement No. 127435
Case No. 67190, No. A190
Bracelet integrated stainless steel Audemars Piguet/Gay Freres bracelet dated 72, approx. overall length 155 mm.
Diameter 39 mm.
Caliber 2121, 36 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories new Audemars Piguet fitted box, certificate of authenticity, service invoice dated July 2022 (under warranty for 2 years) in the amount of Euros 7'000
Notes
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.
This example bearing the case number 190 was sold in 1972 and is part of the first series. Preserved in excellent overall condition showing sharp angles to the bezel and case indicating little polish. Recently completely overhauled by the manufacture (the polish was denied by the customer to maintain its sharp angles) at a cost of 7'000 Euros, the watch is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
This example bearing the case number 190 was sold in 1972 and is part of the first series. Preserved in excellent overall condition showing sharp angles to the bezel and case indicating little polish. Recently completely overhauled by the manufacture (the polish was denied by the customer to maintain its sharp angles) at a cost of 7'000 Euros, the watch is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
Provenance
Property of an Italian collector