Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 21, 2021

LOT 430

Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5402ST, intermediary series; "Royal Oak"; stainless steel

EUR 80,000 - 150,000

USD 95,000 - 180,000 / HKD 740,000 - 1,390,000

Sold: EUR 286,000

Only few examples known, the first one to appear at auction with box and papers

Fine and very rare, stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with a black lacquered dial and date. With original box, certifcate, and service invoices.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Audemars Piguet

Model Royal Oak

Reference 5402ST

Year 1976

Movement No. 147332

Case No. 99058

Bracelet Stainless steel with deployant clasp Audemars Piguet

Diameter 39 mm

Caliber 2121

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Original box, certificate and service invoices.

Notes

Designed in 1971 by Gerald Genta and launched in 1972, the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet is oneof the most iconic model in the contemporary watchmaking industry. In 1972, Audemars Piguetintroduced the Royal Oak with a first batch of 1’000 watches called “serie A” due to the letterA engraved on their caseback. Two years later, additional series were produced under the ref.5204 with the letter A, B, C and D. This model (numbered 344) appears to have been created inbetweenseries A and B in 1976 and corresponds to the 1972 design by Gerald Genta. The casebackis only signed Royal Oak with no number. It was sold on September 3rd, 1976 to the original ownerwho consigned it for this auction. In excellent condition, this is the first time a watch from this“intermediatory series” has appeares at auction.

We would like to thank the Audemars Piguet Heritage department for their valuable help in ourresearches.