Name: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 5402
Brand: Audemars Piguet
SKU: WPS-169103
Price: 24000.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Description

Hi folks,

This watch should be familiar with all, the first Royal Oak that started it all. This is an A serial and you won't be able to get any better with this piece. It is Serial A 88X. One of the recent Sotheby auction (this year) just went off at CHf 37,500 and condition of mine is certainly nicer. ;-)

When I wore this to the recent AP exhibition on the Royal Oak 40 years Anniversary, the AP representatives and technicians were awed with the dial condition.

Came with the original double box and service papers, and just went for a full overhaul from AP in Bienne with parts like dial & hands untouched. The rest of the parts replaced were also returned (apparently not their policy anymore, and it took me much pain to get the parts back). The whole servicing took around more than half a year to be completed and cost very close to USD4k alone). But certainly worth all the while. The original bracelet made by Gay Feres is in a stretched but definitely still useable, but I have been wearing it on an aftermarket bracelet (which I will include in this sale). The case is crisp sharp... and all the chamfered edges are just stunning.

I have sold a "lesser" condition earlier this year at around USD 20k, and I am asking for USD 24k for this. The dial is simply immaculate and it really can't get better as most that is being offered for sale are not as mint and asking for much higher sum. (check chrono24)

Here are the photos:

For trades, I am only looking to trade for a Patek 5296 only in the sector dial. Asking for USD 24k wired.
A solid decade of trade references upon request when we have a firm deal.

I can be reached at reficul_x AT yahoo DOT com
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⌚ Watch Specifications

Reference data · AI-verified specifications

Movement

Type: Automatic

Caliber: 2121

Power Reserve: 40h

Case

Material: Stainless steel

Diameter: 39 mm

Thickness: 7mm

Water Resist.: 50m

Crystal: Acrylic

Bezel: Fixed Octagonal

Dial & Strap

Dial: Blue

Strap: Steel bracelet

Production: 1972-1980

📖 About This Reference

The Royal Oak reference 5402 is recognized as the original iteration of the model, introduced in 1972. This reference established the design language that would define the Royal Oak collection, characterized by its integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel secured by visible screws. It was initially presented as a luxury sport watch, distinguishing itself through its material and finishing in a period dominated by more traditional dress watch aesthetics. The 5402 was produced in various series, with the A-series being the earliest and most sought after by collectors. The watch features a 39mm stainless steel case, often referred to as the "Jumbo" size, which was considered substantial for its era. It houses the self-winding Caliber 2121, a thin movement derived from Jaeger-LeCoultre's Caliber 920, known for its full-rotor design. The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. The crystal protecting the dial is acrylic, and the watch offers a water resistance of 50 meters, suitable for general wear. For collectors, the reference 5402 holds significance as the foundational model of a major watch series. Its various production series (A, B, C, D) present nuances in dial text and case back engravings that are closely examined. The integrated steel bracelet is an integral part of its design, contributing to its distinct profile. The blue dial, often with a "tapisserie" pattern, is a hallmark of this early reference, though other dial variations exist.