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Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Folding Clasp

Black

Hours

Minutes

Date

Automatic

Original papers

Outer box

Stainless steel

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Steel

This model appeared in 1997 for the 25th Royal Oak Anniversary. In a 39mm case like the iconic Jumbo model, it is equipped with 2385 caliber, the thinnest automatic chronograph movement for the era.
First series were fitted with “Petite Tapisserie” dial and then replaced by “Grande Tapisserie” ones in early 2000.

Blue

Chronograph

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 25860BA available in our showroom in Geneva.

Extract of the archives

Yellow gold

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Yellow Gold

The recent reduced-sized version of the iconic Royal Oak ref. 5402 designed by the most prolific watch designer, Gerald Genta. The famous octagonal bezel with its 8 white gold screws, “Grande Tapisserie” dial and integrated steel bracelet make this watch a true icon.
While it just measures 37 mm, the integrated bracelet makes this piece larger on the wrist than its dimensions can suggest. 


Seconds

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15450ST available in our showroom in Geneva.

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At 36mm, this perfect mid-size Royal Oak fit any wrist. It is also equipped with a vibrant blue "Klein" dial making a stunning contrast with the yellow gold case.

Royal Oak Mid-Size 14800BA available in our showroom in Geneva.

Leather

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The first Royal Oak ref. 5402 designed by the famous Gerald Genta was introduced in 1972. Its release was quite a shock with its unique design, its price much higher than gold watches and its imposing 39 mm size for the era nicknamed “Jumbo”.
15202 arrived in 2000 with its display caseback revealing caliber 2121. But it’s only in 2012 for the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak that the design used for the iconic 5402 came back with, especially, AP logo at 6 and disappearance of minute track. 


Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202OR available in our showroom in Geneva.

Pink gold

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Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202ST disponible à notre showroom à Genève.

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The first Royal Oak ref. 5402 designed by the famous Gerald Genta was introduced in 1972. Its release was quite a shock with its unique design, its price much higher than gold watches and its imposing 39 mm size for the era nicknamed “Jumbo”.
Produced between 2012 and 2019, reference 15400 get a 41mm case. The model we have here features a beautiful white dial reflecting the light in a unique way with the "Grande Tapisserie" dial. It has been then replaced by reference 15500ST when a new caliber was introduced.

White

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400ST disponible à notre showroom à Genève.

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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was first launched in 1972 with the ref.5402, designed by one of the most prolific watch designer, Gerald Genta.
The famous octagonal bezel with its 8 white gold screws, the “Tapisserie” dial and integrated steel bracelet makes undoubtedly one of the most iconic watch and a cornerstone of Audemars Piguet.
For the 50th anniversary of the model, Audemars Piguet decided to launched a whole new serie of Royal Oak and our present example is one of them. It is a stainless steel 38mm case equipped with new caliber 2385 with a flyback chronograph featuring the very sought-after blue dial.



Flyback chronograph

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26715ST 50th Anniversary available in our showroom in Geneva.

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The first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak to feature a perpetual calendar complication was released in 1983, as the reference 5554. At the time, it was a forward-thinking approach considering the combination of the sporty Royal Oak design and complicated movement.  
Introduced in 1998, the reference 25820 was the second Royal Oak model featuring a leap year indicator. The first one being the reference 25810 - a limited edition of 120 pieces made in rose gold with pink dial - introduced in 1995 to mark the 120th anniversary of Audemars Piguet. This innovation was made possible thanks to the upgraded calibre 2120/2802 which entered regular production.
With only very few made, this example features a rare electric blue dial so-called "Klein" - Yves Klein was a French artist who became known for frequent use of an electric blue hue which he later patented under code IKB 191.

This watch comes with an extract from the archives confirming the color - 02 - of the dial.

Klein Blue

Moonphase

Perpetual Calendar

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25820ST Klein available in our showroom in Geneva.

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This model appeared in 1997 for the 25th Royal Oak Anniversary with reference 25860. In a 39mm case like the iconic Jumbo model, it is equipped with 2385 caliber, the thinnest automatic chronograph movement for the era. 
First series were fitted with “Petite Tapisserie” dial and then replaced by “Grande Tapisserie” ones in early 2000.

It was not until 2008 that this reference was replaced by the reference 26300 presented here with some technical modifications on the case.

This model took its nickname from famous Russian chess player Gary Kasparov who regularly wore this watch.

The watch comes with its box, outer-box, Audemars Piguet extract of the archives, 2022 Audemars Piguet service invoice.


Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26300ST available in our showroom in Geneva.

Service invoice

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Launched in 1972, the first Royal Oak ref. 5402 was designed by one of the most prolific watch designer, Gerald Genta. Inspired from a scaphander diving helmet and drawed in one night, this model has no precedent at this period : a 39mm steel case which gave the nickname “Jumbo” to this model and its impressive pricing of 3,750 CHF, more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Alongside production of the iconic Royal Oak, a reduced-sized version of this watch was launched around 1976/1977, ref. 4100. A few generation apart, reference 14790 was produced from 1992 to 2006. 

This example manufactured in 2001 displays a "Mark 2" dial, consistent with the period, recognizable by the "Small Tapisserie" dial and the typography of "Audemars Piguet". 

The major aspect of the model is undoubtedly its **salmon dial**.
The salmon color appeared in 1992 with the Royal Oak Jumbo model reference 14802, marking the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak. It also appeared in Royal Oak Mid-Size version reference 14800 introduced in 1994.
At the time, a few privileged clients were able to separately order, from Audemars Piguet or official retailers, a salmon dial separately to fit their 14790ST while keeping the original dark dial with which the watch was originally sold.

The watch comes as a full set with its box, outer-box, Audemars Piguet certificate of origin and the original dark blue dial.

Salmon

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST salmon dial available in our showroom in Geneva.

Certificate of origin

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Pin buckle

Introduced in 1972, the first Royal Oak ref. 5402 was designed by one of the most prolific watch designer, 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 of CHF 3,750, more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Audemars Piguet has always been keen to satisfy its customers with thinner wrists. Until recent years, all models with a case smaller than 34mm were equipped with quartz movements. 

An exception was the reference 15000 introduced in mid-1990 with a 33mm case and an automatic movement, which remained in production for only about ten years. The demand for these smaller automatic watches was growing, and in 2020 we see the introduction of the reference 77350 with a 34mm case and equipped with the automatic caliber 5800 with a 50h power reserve. 

The watch is delivered complete with its box, outer-box, Audemars Piguet international warranty card and a manual.

Silver

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 77350ST available in our showroom in Geneva.

International warranty card

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The first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with a perpetual calendar complication came out in 1983, with reference 5554 (later 25554). 

Introduced only a few years later, the reference **25654** was produced in 800 pieces in all alloys. The steel version was only produced in 272 pieces.

The model we have here has a smooth grey dial of the first generation "**MK1**", recognizable thanks to the typography "Audemars Piguet Automatic". This perfectly symmetrical and balanced dial indicates, in addition to the hours and minutes, the date, the day, the month and the moon phase. 

With a diameter of **39mm** like the iconic "Jumbo" and a thickness of just over 9mm, this model has ideal and comfortable proportions. The caliber 2120/2800, with a power reserve of approximately 40 hours, was, at the time, the thinnest automatic movement with perpetual calendar complication.

Produced until mid-1990, it will be replaced by the reference 25810 - a limited edition of 120 pieces in pink gold with a pink dial - presented in 1995 to mark the 120th anniversary of Audemars Piguet and which features a leap year indicator. This innovation was made possible by the 2120/2802 caliber that went into regular production.

This watch comes with its rotating box and an Audemars Piguet certificate of authenticity.


Grey

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 25654ST available in our showroom in Geneva.

Certificate of authenticity

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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was launched in 1972 with reference 5402, designed by one of the watch industry's most prolific designers, Gérald Genta. 

The first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with a perpetual calendar complication came out in 1983, with reference 5554 (later 25554). 

In 2015, a major milestone was reached with the introduction of reference 26574, which now features a completely redesigned 41 mm-diameter case, departing from the conventional 39 mm size. Fitted with calibre 5134, it uses a central hand to indicate the week, forcing the case to thicken slightly to 9.5 mm.

The model we have here has a light blue dial and dark blue sub-counters, creating a highly successful ensemble. In addition to the hours and minutes, this perfectly symmetrical and balanced dial shows the date at 3 o'clock, the day at 9 o'clock, the month and leap year at 12 o'clock, the moon phase at 6 o'clock and the week on the periphery. 

This watch is delivered with its box, outer-box, rotating case, original Audemars Piguet warranty card and manual.

Discover this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 25654ST available at our showroom in Geneva.

Manual

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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 more classic gold models and its imposing size for the time (39 mm), hence the nickname "Jumbo".

The 15400, produced between 2012 and 2019, has a diameter of 41mm and replaced the 15300 model, which had a 39mm case. Beyond the size, the biggest aesthetic difference is the replacement of the large AP logo at 12 o'clock with more conventional double hour markers.
The model shown here has a beautiful white Grande Tapisserie dial whose colour and reflections vary with the light. 

On the back, the glass back reveals the calibre 3120, which beats at 21,600 vph and has a 60-hour power reserve.

The watch is delivered full set with its case, outer case, Audemars Piguet warranty card (date of sale 2017), manual and a 2023 Audemars Piguet service invoice.

Discover this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400ST available at our showroom in Geneva.

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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 3,750 - more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Parallel to the production of the iconic Royal Oak, a smaller version of this watch was launched around 1976/1977, ref. 4100, with a 36mm case and automatic movement. Quartz movements were extremely popular at the time, and Audemars Piguet naturally followed suit, creating new lines such as the 6001 and 6005.

It wasn't until 1980 that a “real” Royal Oak was equipped with a quartz movement, and the collection grew with at least 59 models created, reaching a peak in 1986 when quartz movements accounted for half the watches produced by Audemars Piguet.

The model we have here, reference 56175BA, has a 33mm yellow gold case, just 5.7mm thick. Its champagne-colored “Small Tapestry” dial displays the date in an aperture at 3 o'clock. 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. 

This model is equipped with the ultra-thin quartz caliber 2612.

The watch comes with an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives (on order).

Champagne

Discover this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56175BA Champagne available at our showroom in Geneva.

Quartz

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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.

Discover this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak II 8638ST available at our showroom in Geneva.

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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.

Discover our Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202ST available at our showroom in Geneva.

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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 3,750 - more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Parallel to the production of the iconic Royal Oak, a smaller version of this watch was launched around 1976/1977, ref. 4100. A few generations apart, ref. 14790 was produced from 1992 to 2006. 

This example, produced in 2001, features a “Mark 2” dial, in keeping with the era, recognizable by the “Petite Tapisserie” dial and “Audemars Piguet” typography with the A and P in capital letters. 

With its integrated case and bracelet, the watch appears larger on the wrist than its 36mm diameter would suggest. The combination of steel and gold makes this model a Royal Oak that blends sportiness and luxury with a unique aesthetic, typical of the 1980s/1990s.

This model is equipped with the 2225 automatic caliber, which has a power reserve of around 40 hours and a stop-second for precise adjustment.

The watch comes with an archive extract and a 2018 Audemars Piguet service invoice.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790SA grey dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

Gold & Steel