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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14802ST
Royal Oak Jubilée
A very attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet, certificate of origin and box, made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model, number 303 of a limited edition of 1000 pieces
- Estimate
- CHF30,000 - 60,000€30,700 - 61,300$32,800 - 65,600
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1993
- Reference No
- 14802ST
- Movement No
- 386'621
- Case No
- D12381.0303
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Jubilée
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin dated September 8th, 1993, Certificate of Exclusivity, numbered fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Sold between 1992 and 2002, the reference 14802 was made in 1000 examples altogether, produced in stainless steel, yellow gold, and a very small number in platinum. The present example in stainless steel is fitted with a blue-grey dial similar to the original ref. 5402ST. Paying homage to the first Royal Oak, it retains the 39 mm case proportion yet with one important difference – the use of a sapphire case back which displays the legendary, ultra-thin cal. 2121 with an engraved rotor accompanied by the case number to commemorate this special edition.
Numbered 303 of a limited edition of 1000 pieces, the present watch is notable for its extraordinary condition - the case has never seen polishing in its lifetime. The contrasting polished and brushed finishes remain intact while the luminous hands and indexes have aged uniformly to an attractive ivory patina that contrasts beautifully with the depth of the grey-blue dial. Coming from the family of the original owner, the watch has been carefully cherished, most probably never worn and kept in a safe until today.
Sold in 1993, the present Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14802ST is not only extremely well-preserved, it is also accompanied by all original accessories including the original certificate and a numbered octagonal presentation box in oak wood, reminiscent of the octagonal screwed bezel of the Royal Oak itself.
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.