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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15202ST
Royal Oak “Jumbo”
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet, guarantee, hang tag, original sale receipt and presentation box
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 50,000
$57,150
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2006
- Reference No
- 15202ST
- Movement No
- 572’705
- Case No
- No. 2132, F37865
- Model Name
- Royal Oak “Jumbo”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max overall length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet guarantee dated May 30, 2006, fitted wooden presentation box, original sales receipt, hang tag, product literature and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Launched in 1972, the Royal Oak reference 5402 was the world’s first stainless steel luxury sports watch with a fully integrated bracelet. Designed overnight in response to an urgent request for an ‘unprecedented steel watch’, it was at the same time the most expensive stainless steel watch ever made. Today the Royal Oak is a legend, accounting for over 80% of the brand’s sales. The brand sought famed designer Gerald Genta, who developed a brilliantly engineered, monobloc case, with a distinctively maritime feel, featuring an octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal, white gold screws, and a dial with tapisserie motif.
The present example is a modern “Jumbo” representative of this landmark line of wristwatches. The reference 15202 was launched in 2000, and then updated in 2012 in celebration of the model’s 40th anniversary. It is powered by the same legendary caliber 2121 as the original; however this time, unlike to the original model, it can be admired through the sapphire caseback. Collectors consider the reference 15202 as the modern Royal Oak to have as it shares so many attributes with regards to case size, movement and overall looks to the now iconic reference 5402.
The reference 15202 is now discontinued, and the present lot accompanied by its Audemars Piguet guarantee dated 2006 and presentation box, is an opportunity to own one of these iconic timepieces.
The present example is a modern “Jumbo” representative of this landmark line of wristwatches. The reference 15202 was launched in 2000, and then updated in 2012 in celebration of the model’s 40th anniversary. It is powered by the same legendary caliber 2121 as the original; however this time, unlike to the original model, it can be admired through the sapphire caseback. Collectors consider the reference 15202 as the modern Royal Oak to have as it shares so many attributes with regards to case size, movement and overall looks to the now iconic reference 5402.
The reference 15202 is now discontinued, and the present lot accompanied by its Audemars Piguet guarantee dated 2006 and presentation box, is an opportunity to own one of these iconic timepieces.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.
Browse MakerToday, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.