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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 15202IP

Royal Oak

A sublime and very rare platinum and titanium automatic wristwatch with date, dégradé blue dial, polished bezel, integrated bracelet, warranty and box, part of a 250 pieces limited edition

Estimate
CHF80,000 - 160,000
€85,100 - 170,000
$93,000 - 186,000
CHF101,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Audemars Piguet
Year
Circa 2018
Reference No
15202IP
Movement No
AL8121
Case No
K12639
Model Name
Royal Oak
Material
Platinum and titanium
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Titanium and platinum Audemars Piguet integrated bracelet stamped "1240" to the endlinks, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle
Titanium and platinum Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp
Dimensions
39mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Warranty card, instruction and warranty booklets, numbered booklet holder, wooden presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Reference 15202 has become one of the most emblematic watches of the past years. It was first introduced in steel and yellow gold cases in 2000, while retaining the 39mm case of the original “Jumbo” as well as the automatic caliber 2121, modernized with a more modern aesthetic featuring a "Grande Tapisserie" dial and sapphire caseback.

The "IP" - as the present watch is nicknamed by collectors (as reference to the last two letters of its reference number meaning titanium and platinum) - represents the continuation, or according to some collectors the pinnacle, of this path. In its case, the collector finds the mix - as idiosyncratic as it is potent - of two opposing metals: ultra-light and technical titanium for the case and main bracelet links, and heavy and luxurious platinum for the bezel and central links. It is incredible how these two polar opposite metals manage to perfectly blend together for a supremely attractive final result.

The degradé ultramarine blue dial also represents a new tier of experimentation for the 15202 model, noticeably - but still discreetly - stepping away from the usual monochrome dark dials. Also in this case, the outcome packs an incredibly powerful aesthetic punch.

Offered in absolutely unspoiled condition, the timepiece has an unrestrained beauty and desirability, and its 250-piece highly limited production pushed collectors to the most extreme levels of frustration: only the brand’s most important clients were able to call one of these watches their own.

Audemars Piguet

Swiss | 1881
A 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.
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