#117 • Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo," ref 5402

Part of 260528 - "Spring Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - May 7-28 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $60,000.00

Status: Sold

WW - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo," automatic, circa 1980, ref 5402, 39mm x 48mm to lug tips, original 18K yellow gold screwed back case with sharp faceting to case sides, original integrated 18K yellow gold Royal Oak bracelet, original dark blue Petite Tapisserie dial with applied gold indices, 27J cal 2502, case s#388, mvt s#223153, triple signed. Watch will fit an 8 inch wrist comfortably. What can one say that hasn't been said a hundred times about the Royal Oak, yes it's iconic, yes it's in that oh so fabulous metal yellow gold, yes it makes you squeal with delight when you put it on your wrist. If you are looking for a gold Royal Oak this is the perfect opportunity to get an early one owner piece. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide, very light micro-fine scratches to plates; nearly flawless dial with hardly any surface spotting; excellent-plus hands with light surface spotting; unpolished case shows medium wear, still retains incredibly sharp chamfers and edges so important to a watch such as this, several light dings on caseback and sides; original crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $40,000 - $70,000 JH-78366