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AP Royal Oak Jumbo Caseback "C" Series
Hi Everyone,
New to the forum. I've acquired an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that looks really vintage. It's got the AP above the 6 and the caseback number is a "C" Series. I don't know very much about these watches, and even less about the "C" series. I really can't find much information online. Lots on the "A" and lots on the newer models.
If anyone can help me understand what I have (and help me age the watch) that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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AP Royal Oak Jumbo Caseback "C" Series
Hi Everyone, New to the forum. I've acquired an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that looks really vintage. It's got the AP above the 6 and the caseback number is a "C" Series. I don't know very much about these watches, and even less about the "C" series. I rea...
Hi Dave :-)
Welcome to the Forum, would really appreciate it if you could post pics of the caseback, dial and both sides of the case so we can all tell you more. S
Thanks
Thanks for your help. I've uploaded a couple pics. I don't have a box or certificate, this was from a good family friend. I'm just trying to figure out as much as I can about it. I've blocked out the serial number only because I noticed other people did t...
I'll let the other experts chime in but I can tell you...
to me it looks koscher, Ref. 5402 with a nice Swiss Dial (vs. the service Swiss Made Dial), C series is circa late 70s and as is the case the majority of these vintage pieces don't come with their papers or boxes. Seems to have its original crown too, is ...
PS
From what I know the Ref. 5402 released in 72 made through to the D series were essentially the same (case size, movement, specs) except the AP logo above the 6 is considered more collectible than the ones with the AP logo at 12, also from what I've seen ...
Great
I wrote this already but it didn't look like it posted so I'll write it again, sorry if it's double posted. The bracelet seems tight, no holes. The crown doesn't have an AP logo on it, what does that mean? Where exactly is the deployment piece you want me...
Servicing Question
Got another one... servicing seems to be about $1000 and take place in Switzerland, this isn't a problem for me as I spent most of my time over in the UK and can just ship it from there. The watch works perfectly right now, but does have scratches and sur...
Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of an iconic piece of horological history! Wear it an enjoy it in good health. On the servicing, given that it has sat in a box for a while, I would personally bite the bullet and send the watch in for servicing just to che...
Congratulations, Dave, you have a truly iconic watch that will increasingly
become "hot" in the coming months (and years) - 2012 is the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak, and if the anniversary of the Patek Nautilus is anything to go by (some consider the Royal Oak a far more important and iconic "luxury steel sports watch" than ...
Hi Dave..
Apologies for the quick reply, have a meeting to rush to, The picture of the clasp and the two folding metal parts, the side with has been stamped with various information and logos Period Service dials have "Swiss Made" under 6 and the AP logo at 12, so ...
welcome to the club and look at this...
my post only for AP Royal Oak 5402 owners here in the forum regards Stephan P.S. I also wrote alot in german forum, but it was to much for me to tranlate all these informations
How lucky to acquire such an amazing watch
I hope you enjoy this classic watch. The cost of the service is a very small price to pay in relation to the enjoyment you will gain from having it restored to its former understated glory.