Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 279
AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5402 , ROYAL OAK JUMBO, "B SERIE" STEEL AND GOLD
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
USD 20,650 - 25,800 / HKD 160,000 - 200,500
Sold: CHF 26,250
Very rare steel and gold, tonneau shaped, self-winding wristwatch with date at 3.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet
Model Royal Oak
Reference Ref. 5402SA
Year Circa 1980
Bracelet Audemars Piguet steel and gold bracelet with deployant clasp
Numbers 623 / B29459
Caliber 2121/1, 263601
Dimensions 39 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
Debuted in 1972 the Royal Oak Reference 5402 was designed by Gerald Genta, 4 years before the Nautilus of Patek Philippe, also designed by Genta.
Nicknamed "Jumbo" by collectors, it owes this nickname to its tonneau-shaped case measuring 39mm. very large for the time. Avant-garde, it was the first all-steel watch considered a luxury watch, more expensive at the time than a dress watch in precious metal. Another characteristic: its case is made of only two parts: the caseback and the caseband in a single part entirely maintained by the screwed octagonal bezel, allowing a perfect water-resistance.
Reference 5402ST houses a version of the highly appreciated Jaeger-Lecoultre 920 movement, the ultra-thin AP 2121 calibre.
This reference has been produced in four series marked: A (approximately 2000 pieces), B (between 1000 and 2000 pieces), C and D, each of them with small modifications to the bracelet, dial and movement.
Series A and B are distinguished by the placement of the "AP" logo above 6 o'clock, compared to the more recent examples generally bearing the "AP" logo at 12 o'clock.
A true watchmaking icon, this gold and steel example is number 623 on the case back, indicating that it is the 623rd Royal Oak produced.
According to the Extract from the Archives, this watch was produced in 1980 and the movement has been changed.
Nicknamed "Jumbo" by collectors, it owes this nickname to its tonneau-shaped case measuring 39mm. very large for the time. Avant-garde, it was the first all-steel watch considered a luxury watch, more expensive at the time than a dress watch in precious metal. Another characteristic: its case is made of only two parts: the caseback and the caseband in a single part entirely maintained by the screwed octagonal bezel, allowing a perfect water-resistance.
Reference 5402ST houses a version of the highly appreciated Jaeger-Lecoultre 920 movement, the ultra-thin AP 2121 calibre.
This reference has been produced in four series marked: A (approximately 2000 pieces), B (between 1000 and 2000 pieces), C and D, each of them with small modifications to the bracelet, dial and movement.
Series A and B are distinguished by the placement of the "AP" logo above 6 o'clock, compared to the more recent examples generally bearing the "AP" logo at 12 o'clock.
A true watchmaking icon, this gold and steel example is number 623 on the case back, indicating that it is the 623rd Royal Oak produced.
According to the Extract from the Archives, this watch was produced in 1980 and the movement has been changed.