Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, Ref. 5402 Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1980
Lot Closed
May 11, 01:41 PM GMT
Estimate
22,000 - 45,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, Ref. 5402
Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 1980
Dial: grey tapisserie
Calibre: cal. 2121/1 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 197'292
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 456, B29'292
Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Audemars Piguet presentation case
Debuted in 1972, the Audemars Piguet reference 5402 is nothing short of historical importance. Surely the forefather of iconic bracelet watches, it is a dream for every collector to obtain one of, if not the best bracelet watch ever produced. Upon its release, the Royal Oak was the most expensive stainless steel watch ever, as it cost more to manufacture than their gold dress wristwatches due to the incredible amount of work put into polishing and refinement. With this year being the 50th anniversary of this remarkable reference, looking back it is revolutionary to redefine the concept of luxury sport watches by the Le Brassus manufacturer.