
Sharon Chan
Head of department, Director of Watches, Asia
HK$500,000 - HK$700,000
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In honor of the iconic Royal Oak's 50th anniversary, Audemars Piguet unveiled the brand new reference 16202ST "Jumbo" in stainless steel, paying homage to the iconic original Royal Oak design. The watch maintains the ever-wearable 39mm diameter, echoing the classic reference 5402, yet introduces the significant innovation of the new in-house Calibre 7121, succeeding the venerable five-decade-old Calibre 2121.
The model mirrors its direct antecedent, the reference 15202ST, and the seminal 5402 in size, yet boasts a patented quick-set date feature, enhancing user-friendliness and eliminating the erstwhile hassle of manual date adjustment. The Royal Oak, a trailblazing creation initially released amid the horological industry's tumultuous era, has endured as one of the most esteemed timepieces. The current lot, a brand-new example in pristine condition from the original owner, and complete with its full suite of accessories, stands as a splendid homage to the venerable original Gerald Genta design launched in 1972.