Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 49. Royal Oak, Ref 15202IP Titanium and platinum wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 2018 | 愛彼15202IP型號「Royal Oak」鈦金屬及鉑金鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,年份約2018.

Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak, Ref 15202IP Titanium and platinum wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 2018 | 愛彼15202IP型號「Royal Oak」鈦金屬及鉑金鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,年份約2018

Auction Closed

May 11, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

70,000 - 100,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak, Ref 15202IP

Titanium and platinum wristwatch with date and bracelet

Circa 2018

愛彼15202IP型號「Royal Oak」鈦金屬及鉑金鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,年份約2018


Dial: smoke blue

Calibre: cal. 2121 automatic, 36 jewels

Movement number: AC4079

Case: titanium and platinum, bezel and back secured by 8 screws

Case number: J65'663

Closure: titanium and platinum Audemars Piguet bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Audemars Piguet warranty card, booklets and presentation case

Released in 2018, the 15202IP represented the return of the use of titanium and platinum for Audemars Piguet, having utilised the same combination in two other more complicated Royal Oak editions prior. The difference for this particular model however is its simplicity and the addition of the smoke blue dial.


Perhaps the most enticing feature of this watch is that its understatedness. From afar one might be excused for mistaking this for a steel 15202, a desirable watch indeed and one that will certainly catch the attention of any enthusiast, and it is in this, albeit forgivable, ignorance that the wearer will draw significant satisfaction - the knowledge this watch is truly set apart from the rest. 


Upon closer inspection the delightfully contrasting titanium mid case and platinum bezel become apparent, and the depth of the dial unmissable, elements that are only appreciated up close making the connection between watch and wearer that touch stronger. 


This 15202IP is presented in virtually unworn condition, retaining sharp edges and strong proportions. What's more it is accompanied by its full suite of accessories.