The Royal Oak was designed by the legendary Gerald Genta for Audemars Piguet in 1972. That original piece, the ref. 5402, was the most expensive steel watch ever made at the time, and was the brand's attempt to shake the standards by introducing a luxury watch in steel that was oversized and pushed the boundaries of the current design trends of the era. The risk obviously paid off, as the steel Royal Oak has become an icon that perfectly strikes a balance between utilitarian function and timeless design. Featuring a beautifully finished case and bracelet, with angular, beveled, and polished edges, plus a polished bezel, screws and case edge that fantastically contrast with the brushed surface of the case and bracelet to make for one of the most intriguing watches to come out of the era.
This 2015 ref. 15202ST is practically a modern carbon copy of that original Royal Oak, featuring the same dial layout, the same slim dimensions, the same 39mm case – it's the best way to get a mint condition '70s Royal Oak without paying mint condition '70s Royal Oak prices. And the fact that it comes with the original box, papers and accessories, makes it even sweeter.
SPECS
| Stock # | APRO15202 | |
| Brand | Audemars Piguet | |
| Style | Royal Oak | |
| Model | 15202ST | |
| Serial | I61XXX-54XX / 90XXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless steel | |
| Dial | Blue Tapisserie | |
| Millimeters | 39 | |
| Bracelet | Audemars Piguet Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The unpolished 39mm stainless steel case is in mint condition with all of the original finishing intact, showing only nominal signs of use as the watch was likely only worn once or twice. The case retains its original AP-signed screw-down crown. The original integrated Royal Oak bracelet is also in mint condition, showing zero signs of wear. The bracelet will fit up to a 7 1/2-inch wrist and comes with one additional link.
DIAL & HANDS
The original blue tapisserie dial features the "AP" insignia at 6 o'clock, just like the original Royal Oak, and is flawless, featuring super-luminova lume hour plots and a date window at 3 o'clock. The original white super-luminova hands are equally flawless and match the dial perfectly.
ACCESSORIES
Comes with its original inner and outer boxes, hangtag and Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie booklet. The watch is keeping time perfectly and functions flawlessly.
