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


Grading System
Grade:
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.


Provenance

Property of an Italian collector