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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15202BA.00.124BA.02
Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra Thin
A virtually new and sought after yellow gold wristwatch with date, bracelet, warranty and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Attractive Gold on Gold Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin model
• Virtually-new condition
• Complete-set, property of the original owner
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak collection is a legendary line of exceptional sporty timepieces that have stood the test of time. Due to its success, the model has evolved and expanded over more than 50 years with many metal configuration and a full range of complications from time only to Supersonnerie, and while each has its own innovative merit, the original “Jumbo” reference 5402 in stainless steel is the standard from which all others came. The yellow gold reference 5402BA was first offered in 1977 and like its stainless steel counterpart became a global icon.
In recognition of the famed “Jumbo” model, Audemars Piguet released the reference 15202BA in 2000 as a modern iteration and then updated it in 2017, with both variants paying homage to the original 1972 Royal Oak. They feature a 39mm diameter case, the legendary automatic caliber 2121, and sapphire crystal back, while the 2017 edition offered either a blue “Petite Tapisserie” dial, or like the present watch a golden hue “Petite Tapisserie” dial. Another distinct difference is the placement of the AP logo, which on the earlier model is found at the 12 o’clock and on the 2017 model at 6 o’clock – just like the original Jumbo.
The original 5402BA created a demand for a yellow gold Royal Oak and over the next fifty years the demand has never wavered. The present reference 15202BA is offered by the original consigner in virtually-new condition and complete with warranty and presentation box.
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.