Royal Oak Jumbo: an (incomplete) overview
The history of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo is so rich that exhaustivity is both exhausting and almost impossible . Therefore, I have decided to leave aside the openwork variants and the RD#3 Tourbillon . For a more complete information , please re...
Bravo!
Extraordinary work as always mate! Lovely info and images - you keep on producing top notch quality content again and again, and I both applaud and appreciate it! 5402SA is absolutely sublime! Wish that AP would reintroduce more bimetal pieces as I just c...
Thank you so much for your very kind words, Eikþyrnir!
I also find the 5402SA very appealing. AP could reintroduce these bimetallic models, but the vintage charm is unique and a modern watch wouldn't have it, unfortunately. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, it seems to be exactly the same: 5402st with AP logo at 12.
So, not an example from the first series. You might be interested in reading this article: Frank and his Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ 5402ST And also this one: The Complete History of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Series , where you can...
Amazing post...
I almost landed this.one, but the stars were aligned for a different client, who at that time had spent 2mio + at the house in geneva. This is what i was told. ...
Sorry. The rest of my post somehow never got posted.
I was going to say I truly love reading all of your educational and informative posts, which elucidate all of us watch lovers on so many interesting topics. Just wanted to say thank you!
Oh, many, many thanks, this is so nice of you!
I'm truly touched by your words. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, Tony!
You are too kind. I’m glad this post was helpful and, most importantly, I wish you the best for finding the 16202 that sings to you! I’m looking forward to seeing which one you will choose to complement your beautiful green dial 15510! Best, Emmanuel
I never knew the Italie included a green dial as well
Emmanuel, another reference quality post! Not easy to do when writing about the Royal Oak. Thanks my Friend!
Great, comprehensive post Emmanuel!
I sometimes regret selling my reference 14802, but during the pandemic, I attained an approximate 1000% return on my investment and couldn’t resist. One of the few occasions on which I actually made money on a watch! The prices on Royal Oaks are, in my op...
Great! Thanks for sharing!
And no regrets: a 1000% return is quite something. Best, Emmanuel
What a solid work you did there! Bravo!
In my personal opinion RO Jumbo is the most comfortable full metal watch. The only watch that beats it in terms of comfort is Bulgari Octo Finissimo in titanium. But the RO looks way nicer not mentioning the waaay better decorated movement.
Thank you so much! I think it's no coincidence that this watch has become the icon it is.
It is really special. Best, Emmanuel
Many thanks Emmanuel for pulling together such a comprehensive report.
My one and only AP is the second generation 15202. I purchased this in the grey market back in 2014 at list - those were the days 🤣. Apart from the green dial a few years later there hasn’t been another that I’ve coveted in the meantime. The charm of doin...
Yes, a not very practical dance,
but I agree that it’s not a good enough reason to move to the 16202. I don’t have a RO and will probably never own one (given the prices and my priorities), but it doesn’t prevent me from sincerely admiring it. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for this overview and your effort. There's a lot to see here.
When it comes to jumbos this is all I've got. ...
I like "all you've got" very much.
I assume it's an early 15202 and the white dial with Arabic minutes track sets is a little apart from most other variants. Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad this survey was helpful, anaroku!
Of course the 16202 has a three-part case, not two-part like the OG 5402, but I still think it's a great version of the Jumbo with an improved movement and it makes a wonderful duo with your 5711! Huge congratulations again on this acquisition! Best, Emma...