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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 16204OR.OO.1240OR.01

Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked

A fine and attractive “like new” pink gold skeletonised wristwatch with bracelet, warranty and presentation box, made to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Oak

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Audemars Piguet is no stranger to creating openworked timepieces. They have been leaders in this field for decades, with the first skeletonised Royal Oak pendant ref. 5710BA from 1981, followed by the launch of their first open-worked Royal Oak Jumbo ref. 14811 in 1992. Produced in small quantities with various designs, skeletonised Royal Oaks disappeared near the beginning of 2000 and resurfaced again in 2010, then in 2012, and later in 2014.

The Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked ref. 16204OR is part of the livery that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak. Adhering strongly to the design DNA of its predecessor, the closed-dial ref. 16202, the present reference is fitted in a pink gold classic Jumbo 39mm case. Audemars Piguet decided to stay true to the original overall aesthetic with a modern twist by putting its beating heart on display.

From a technical standpoint, the story is, however told differently. After 50 years of employing the JLC-based movement, the Royal Oak Jumbo models are finally equipped with new in-house movements that allow Audemars Piguet to flaunt their mechanical prowess. Revealed through its sapphire crystal, the automatic cal. 7124 within the present model is a modified version of the new cal. 7121 that powers its closed-dial sibling from the same release. As a time-only configuration, the movement is also extra thin and is finished to the highest degree in slate grey, creating a sublime contrast to the warm pink gold case.

Although the ref. 16204OR is not a limited edition reference; it most likely will not be produced in high quantities. To honour this model’s momentous milestone, a 22K pink gold hollowed “50 Years” winding rotor is revealed through the sapphire case back. The rotor will only be included in watches produced in 2022, after which they will revert to an unmarked rotor.

Complete with its original accessories, do not hesitate to seize this opportunity and become a proud owner of this 2022 Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked wristwatch in “like new” condition. All proceeds exceeding the cost for the consignor will be donated to charities supporting access to medical care for families in need and orphanages.

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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