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Still what it is...
Have been adoring the royal oak jumbo since the early days I look into watches. Such an exceptional and avant-garde outlook while still keeping its class and elegance in a very natural way. (Other integrated bracelet stuff could looked a bit forced and old fashioned from my point of view.)
I remember that time was around the 40th anniversary of RO when 15202 came out. It was still the heyday of ROO, I appreciated the RO more but not too obsessed with it, and it suddenly took over the world and become the "most beautiful watch" in the world.
I finally have chance to get it recently, however it has become the 16202st without the stupid day setting mechanism😅. Of course it is far from the "most beautiful watch" in the world. It is still what it is, and thankfully, I am still who I am but have just reached my 40s already👶
New Release
Explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm Smoked Taupe, featuring the new Caliber 4401. Discover collector insights on its design, ergonomics, and movement.
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Collection
Explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' 15202IP and 16202ST. A collector's review comparing materials, movements, and dial finishes.
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Collection
Explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202PT in platinum with a green fumée dial. HelixL shares his ownership experience, insights on its unique aesthetic, and market context.
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Discussion
Explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak's 40-year evolution. Is the new 15202 the king, or does the original 5402 still reign supreme? Join the debate.
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Manufacture
Eikþyrnir shares his Audemars Piguet London boutique experience, acquiring the 'Beast' Royal Oak Offshore and trying on the 16202 'Jumbo'.
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Collection
Discover sebks's 15-year journey to acquire the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 16202. A collector's dream realized, with community insights.
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Still what it is...
Have been adoring the royal oak jumbo since the early days I look into watches. Such an exceptional and avant-garde outlook while still keeping its class and elegance in a very natural way. (Other integrated bracelet stuff could looked a bit forced and ol...
Enjoy the new one!
I think Quattro has a good comparison of the 5402 vs 15202 vs 16202 but the newest iterations of the Jumbo also have some nice refinements to the bracelet as well as the movement. Enjoy! Peter
Thanks a lot🍺
For me 15202 is still "the one", visually I like the new 7121 more for the better size and "completeness". The revamped bracelet also fits better for my slim wrist, so I can get along with getting 16202 instead.
Huge congrats! Enjoy it in the best health!
It remains high in my wish list, and I hope I can finally own one at some point. To me, it is definitely the icon redefining modern horology as we know it today.
Thanks for the kind words🍺
It certainly has its magic to reach the "absurd" status nowadays. Strange but funny.
Many thanks🍺
For me there is no contest, especially when comparing between the og/vintage models. I did enjoy some modern interpretations like overseas( more than 222)
This one…
may just be one of the most beautiful watches in the world. I’m with you in slightly preferring the 15202 but have neither (yet). Congratulations! Cheers Marc
Thanks Marc🍺
15202 would always be the one from my era, as it represents how the affair began
Beautiful RO! Care to tell your acquisition story?
Whether you acquired from the AD or pre-loved... acquisition stories are always very interesting! Best, Robert
Suee if you don't mind long story haha...
I decided to reward myself this year as I had overcome a big crisis in my workplace, as well as entering my 40s. After targeting RO, grey market is the only way to go ( I started as an AD guy before the hype watch era but honestly trying to get stuff allo...
Saint, beautiful and very human story! Thank you for sharing. Not too long at all. Actually let me help you expand your story somewhat...
Aware that HK is a watch enthusiasts HEAVEN! And entirely understand how the AD route is slammed shut for even the most famous, rich and storied collectors. Grey market has a justice and fairness that is driven by the very honest world financial markets -...
Thanks for the appreciation and let me further elaborate...
Yeah I bought my 5270j few years ago from the biggest 'grey' shop I know with long history which contains multiple branch shops in Hong Kong. It was also suggested by the richest guy i know who run overseas property business. They even can get you a certi...
Saint, thank you!
Very interesting story about acquiring the Patek 5270J... and in that transaction the seller actually produced a Patek ownership document with your name as the original buyer? That is an amazing offering from a grey market dealer. Best, Robert
You are welcome, Robert🍺
Yes, they acted like me directly got form an overseas AD. Unwritten rules everywhere I always believed but only that time I had some 1st hand experience about the dealer/grey market manipulation, as well as the NDA thing for RO this time.
Saint, thank you so much for that wonderful insight!
So very interesting and enlightening. Best, Robert