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The first Royal Oak ref. 5402 designed by the famous Gérald Genta was introduced in 1972. When it came out, it surprised with its unique design, its higher price than the gold models and its imposing 39 mm size for the time, hence the nickname “Jumbo”.

As for the 15202, it didn't arrive until 2000, with its transparent caseback revealing the 2121 caliber, but it wasn't until 2012, for the model's 40th anniversary, that this reference took up the design of the iconic 5402, notably with the placement of the AP logo at 6 o'clock and the disappearance of the small minute track around the circumference of the dial, like the model we have here.

This 39 mm model is the Royal Oak designed for true purists. It has a minimalist design, with a dial featuring a “petite tapisserie” motif and just two hands and the date.  On the wrist, its slim, elegant 8.1 profile makes it a watch of exceptional balance and perfect proportions. On the back, the sapphire crystal caseback reveals the movement and its finely decorated rotor.

Created in 1970, the caliber 2121 is a derivative of the caliber 2120 (1967) and was for many years the world's thinnest self-winding mechanical movement with central rotor and date. It has a power reserve of around 40 hours.

The watch is delivered with box, outer box, original warranty card and manuals.

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Automatic

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Patek Philippe

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Introduced in 1932 with ref. 96, the Calatrava collection was designed in the spirit of the Bauhaus aesthetic, emphasizing simplicity, elegance and functionality. It is considered by many to be the most elegant and timeless classic watch ever created, distinguished by sleek dials, elegant hands and balanced cases. 

The ref. 5127 was available in two series: the first from 2005 to 2008 equipped with the caliber 315 SC, then a second series from 2010 to 2012 with the caliber 324SC. 

This model, the successor to ref. 5107 introduced in 2002, features a more modern case with crown protectors that takes up the features of the case of the Worldtime model ref. 5110 introduced in 2000.

The model we have here is in 18-carat rose gold (hence the designation “5127**R**” for rose gold at Patek Philippe) and has an opaline dial with applied hour-markers and dauphine hands.  

On the back, through the transparent screw-down caseback, the calibre 324 self-winding mechanical movement can be seen, offering high precision and a 48-hour power reserve.

While retaining the timeless features of the Calatrava collection, this model succeeds in bringing a more modern design to the case, making it the perfect choice for those who appreciate understated elegance.

The watch is available with box, outer box, Patek Philippe certificate of origin, manuals and Patek Philippe service invoice.

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Seconds

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Rose Gold

Introduced in 1968, the Ellipse owes its design to no coincidence, since it is based on the golden ratio, considered the “divine proportion” found in nature and in the greatest works of architecture and art. 

Manufactured by dial-maker Singer for Patek Philippe, the dials feature an extremely simple yet striking contrast between the yellow gold hour-markers and hands and the blue dial with its sunray finish.

Throughout the production process, 4 different types of dial were used, and we have written a full article on this subject, which you can discover [here](https://www.41watch.com/fr/blog/revue-historique-de-la-patek-philippe-ellipse-n178)

Our example is fitted with an MK3 dial, recognizable by the domed hour markers and hands and the “Sigma σ” symbols visible on the dial at 6 o'clock. The “Sigma σ” symbol was introduced in the '70s by L'Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l'Or (or “APRIOR”) to highlight prestigious manufactures, and thus signifies that the indexes are solid gold.

This version of the Ellipse, called “Jumbo”, is equipped with a mechanical self-winding micro-rotor movement, caliber 240, which made its debut in this model, reference 3738, in 1977, nine years after the launch of the collection.

This is the first generation with automatic winding, introducing the legendary 240 micro-rotor caliber. A true horological feat, this Manufacture caliber preserves a case with unrivalled finesse, while providing a power reserve of around 45 hours.

The watch is delivered with a Patek Philippe archive extract.

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Extract of the archives

Yellow Gold

Introduced in 1972, the first Royal Oak ref. 5402 was designed by one of our most prolific watchmakers, Gerald Genta. Inspired by a scuba diving helmet and designed in one night, this model had no precedent at the time: a 39 mm steel case that earned it the nickname “Jumbo”, and its impressive price tag of CHF 3,650 - more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Parallel to the production of the iconic Royal Oak, the **8638ST** was the second reference produced from 1976 onwards; a scaled-down version of the 5402 with a 29mm case and automatic movement. Named “**Royal Oak II**”, some versions even bear this engraving on the back.

 The octagonal case shape and integrated bracelet make the watch larger than its dimensions would suggest, while retaining the proportions of its iconic original design and the famous grey dial with its “Petite Tapisserie” motif. 

A total of 1,456 pieces of the reference 8638ST were produced, mainly between 1976 and 1980.

This model is equipped with the automatic caliber 2062, which has a power reserve of approximately 38 hours.

The watch comes with its original box and an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives.

Grey

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Rolex

The Datejust was the first self-winding watch to show the date in a window on the dial that jumps out instantly at midnight to ensure that the date is “right” at all times. With its timeless design, perfect time legibility, date window and self-winding movement, this model has remained one of the most popular Rolex watches since its launch in 1945.

The Lady-Datejust model was introduced in 1957. It features all the characteristics of the Datejust model in 36mm, while its 26mm-diameter case makes it particularly suitable for slim wrists.

This **1991** model features a rare dial paved with diamonds and sapphires, a particularly attractive combination. The crystal, with a cyclops lens at 3 o'clock for easy date reading, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire, and the three-link President bracelet features a Crownclasp clasp.

Beneath the dial is caliber 2135, with stop seconds for precise time setting, and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

Discover this Rolex Lady Datejust 69179 with a rare diamond and sapphire-paved dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

Datejust

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White Gold

Piaget

Clasp

Piaget's catalog of the past is a true masterpiece of style. The models are not only eye-catching, they also feature textures that can be truly breathtaking when experienced in person. 

Piaget has made a name for itself in particular thanks to its quest for the extra-flat since the 1950s, with the 9P movement unveiled in Geneva in **1957**, which was acclaimed for its thinness at just 2mm thick and its elegance, as well as for its performance and reliability.

The model reference is designated *C4** specifying the type of finish on the case and bracelet, with Piaget also telling us that 2047 pieces with this finish were produced between 1964 and 1993.

This model, dating from 1978 and delivered in New York, features a superb onyx dial that creates a striking contrast with the yellow gold. Completely covering the case and bracelet, the “Clou de Paris” decorative motif is made up of small pyramid-shaped reliefs.

Moreover, given the complexity of the craftsmanship involved in creating these bracelets, reproducing these pieces today would entail substantial costs for manufacturers.

This watch comes with an extract from the Piaget archives (on order).

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