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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 16202BA.OO.1240BA.01

Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin "

A very attractive and rare yellow gold wristwatch with vignette dial, date, bracelet, certificate of origin, warranty, and presentation box

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet launched the reference 16202BA in yellow gold as a tribute to the original Royal Oak model. Measuring 39mm diameter, the watch is a faithful homage to the original reference 5402BA and the 20th anniversary model 14802BA, with the biggest changes being the new inhouse calibre 7121, replacing the five decade-old calibre 2121, and a mesmerizing smoked yellow gold-toned dial that would make more than one collector dream.

The new movement features an upgraded power reserve of 55 hours with a new quick-set date mechanism. But what truly hypnotizes its beholder is the dial: a fiery, sunset-like gradient dial ranging from yellow gold in the centre to smoky black in the periphery. Playing with the proportions of the watch, the polarized dégradé effect gives a completely new perspective and an incredible personality to the watch. The yellow gold applied hour-markers and luminescent hands complement to perfection this newly dictated aesthetic with the date window matching the colour of the “Petite Tapisserie” dial. While the previous yellow gold Jumbo Royal Oak was all about homogeneity with a tone-on-tone dial, this new combination of colours brought back energy and freshness to the landmark which is the Royal Oak.

Consigned by its original owner and accompanied by its full-set of accessories, the present watch will be a fantastic addition to any collection.


CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER

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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