Forte dei Marmi Auction
Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022
LOT 126
AUDEMARS PIGUET
REF. 5402, ROYAL OAK, DIAMOND INDEXES, 18K WHITE GOLD
REF. 5402, ROYAL OAK, DIAMOND INDEXES, 18K WHITE GOLD
EUR 126,000 - 250,000
USD 134,000 - 266,000 / HKD 1,050,000 - 2,090,000 / CHF 130,000 - 260,000
Sold: EUR 195,750
An exceptional self-winding 18K white gold extremely rare wristwatch with diamond indexes number 142.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet
Model Royal Oak
Reference 5402BC
Year Circa 1977
Movement No. 212205
Case No. B43479 n°142
Bracelet Original Audemars Piguet integrated 18K white gold Length 180 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 2121C
Dimensions 39 mm
Weight 161 gr. (approx.)
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories AP documents
Notes
Audemars Piguet Royal is considered the myth of sport watches. Everything started in the early 1970s from the hands of the revolutionary designer Gerald Genta. He developed a monoblock case featuring an octagonal bezel securely installed by eight hexagonal screws and the well recognaizable petit taspisserie dial with its dark gray color.
While today the Royal Oak has become a legend, back in the 70s it was more than a bet, it was a true visionary revolution, the pioneer of what is today’s most successful style of wristwatch: luxury sport watch in steel. The present Royal Oak
5402BC manufactured in 18K white gold features the classic gray tapisserie dial with stunning diamonds indexes and thin hands which is the signature of Royal Oaks made in precious materials. This example is one of the first produced in 1972 for instance on the caseback engraved the N°142. Worthy of note are also the rounded diamond indexes which are truly an elegant touch to sportive wristwatch. Produced in very small quantities, this reference is one of the solely 149 estimated to have been manufactured by the Brand.. The Royal Oak 5402 BC comes with a document from Audemars Piguet’s special program called “Classic Parts” in which it is mentioned and analyzed as amazing as well as an extremely rare Royal Oak. It even claims the authenticity of it.
While today the Royal Oak has become a legend, back in the 70s it was more than a bet, it was a true visionary revolution, the pioneer of what is today’s most successful style of wristwatch: luxury sport watch in steel. The present Royal Oak
5402BC manufactured in 18K white gold features the classic gray tapisserie dial with stunning diamonds indexes and thin hands which is the signature of Royal Oaks made in precious materials. This example is one of the first produced in 1972 for instance on the caseback engraved the N°142. Worthy of note are also the rounded diamond indexes which are truly an elegant touch to sportive wristwatch. Produced in very small quantities, this reference is one of the solely 149 estimated to have been manufactured by the Brand.. The Royal Oak 5402 BC comes with a document from Audemars Piguet’s special program called “Classic Parts” in which it is mentioned and analyzed as amazing as well as an extremely rare Royal Oak. It even claims the authenticity of it.