Audemars Piguet - The Geneva Watch Auction: XX Geneva Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 1979
    Reference No: 5402
    Movement No: 175'350
    Case No: B-27446 and 368
    Model Name: Royal Oak "Jumbo"
    Material: Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2121/1, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet integrated bracelet, max length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet presentation box

  • Catalogue Essay

    Born in 1972, the Royal Oak was truly a revolutionary movement into a new era of luxury sport watches. Debuted with reference 5402 in a stainless steel case measuring 39mm (also known as the “Jumbo”) the famous Gerald Genta design mastered the ratio perfectly thanks to the ultra-slim movement caliber 2121, and the rest is history.

    With the success and demand of this ground-breaking design, it did not take long for the Royal Oak to expand its offerings for its growing clientele. During the mid 1970s, Audemars Piguet introduced the 5402BA in solid gold and 5402SA with a two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold appearance, the present example is one of such.

    A fantastic combination with the robustness of steel and the richness of the yellow metal, the ref. 5402SA features a matching gold date wheel that perfectly complements the warm grey dial. According to scholars, approximately 951 examples of the two-tone reference were made, with the present example being numbered 368 on its caseback.

    
Offered in incredibly crisp condition of both case and dial, the present specimen is without a doubt one of the best preserved and most appealing to appear at auction in recent times.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 5402
A rare, extremely well preserved and highly appealing stainless steel and yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and integrated bracelet

Circa 1979
39mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF25,000 - 50,000 
€26,600-53,200
$29,100-58,100

Sold for CHF73,660

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XX

Geneva Auction 9 - 10 November 2024