Code 11.59

Edward Piguet

Bamboo

Starwheel

[RE]Master

Classic

Cobra

Jules Audemars

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Chronograph

Audemars Piguet

Folding Clasp

Introduced in 1972, the first Royal Oak ref. 5402 was designed by one of the most prolific watchmakers, Gerald Genta. Inspired by a diving helmet and designed in a single night, this model was unprecedented at the time: a 39 mm steel case that earned it the nickname “Jumbo” and an impressive price tag of CHF 3,750, more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Alongside the production of the iconic Royal Oak, a smaller version of this watch was launched in 1976, the Ref. 4100, the first “mid-size” Royal Oak, with a 35 mm case, offering a more versatile alternative better suited to a wider range of wrists, while retaining the aesthetic DNA of the original model.

The Ref. 4100BA stands out with its 18-karat yellow gold case and bracelet, giving the Royal Oak a decidedly luxurious interpretation for a watch historically designed as a steel sports watch. The octagonal case and integrated bracelet amplify its presence on the wrist, giving the watch a more imposing stature than its dimensions suggest.

This example, manufactured in 1983, features a rare matte gold-colored small tapestry dial, in keeping with the era, and is equipped with the automatic caliber 2123, which has a power reserve of approximately 40 hours and a stop-second mechanism for precise adjustment.

The watch comes with its Audemars Piguet archive extract and has a notable provenance, having been presented at auction at Christie's in May 2022.

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Extract of the archives

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