Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin 15202

MichaelC · 2014-02-20T13:57:31Z

MichaelC reviews the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin, ref. 15202. Explore its iconic design, Caliber 2121, and collector insights.

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MichaelC shares his initial impressions and stunning photographs of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin, a timepiece that has been a part of his collection for five months. He highlights the watch's spectacular nature and the challenge of capturing its elusive dark blue dial, promising a comprehensive review to follow.

The Royal Oak Extra-Thin, introduced 2 years ago at SIHH, has been in my collection for almost 5 months now. I am working on a full review of this watch for the forum. In the meantime, please enjoy a few new snaps of this spectacular timepiece by Audemars Piguet.

The dial color is difficult to capture on this watch. Definitely dark blue. I will be presenting the different appearances of the dial in my full review; it really depends on the light in which it is viewed.

I'm a fan of the venerable Caliber 2121's architecture.

And while the older style rotor was quite nice, I feel AP did a great revision to go with the new watch.

I'm surprised to see it in these photos which I just snapped. It looks brand new, despite being worn perhaps half the days since I acquired it.

I don't think I have ever referred to a watch as "perfect". And I might not with this one either, but it is likely as close to perfect as I have ever experienced.

More to come.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Royal Oak Extra-Thin (15202) is an automatic, not hand-wound, and its Caliber 2121 is considered one of the most robust and reliable thin movements globally, despite its delicate nature.
The 15202 offers a more relaxed and supple feel on the wrist compared to the chunkier 15400, easily sliding under shirt cuffs and maintaining perfect proportions without needing extra size.
The absence of a seconds hand on the 15202 is a mark of supreme class and elegance, allowing for contemplation of time in apparent stillness, and is not a functional drawback for an automatic watch.
The 15202 is significantly different from the 15400 in wrist feel and proportions; the 15400 can appear too large or 'like a dish,' while the 15202 maintains the original Royal Oak's magic and perfection.
The 15202, while more expensive, is the preferred choice for collectors who prioritize getting their ideal watch, as it is better to save for the desired piece than settle for a similar but less satisfying alternative.

The Discussion

amanico

Feb 20, 2014

A magic Watch, for sure.... Best, Nicolas

JerryW

Feb 20, 2014

The only minor deduction is the date set 10-2 method but the watch would not be the same if that was updated (no pun intended). The blue dial keeps speaking to me, maybe I am just AP crazed. Best, JerryW

Sandgroper

Feb 21, 2014

heart. I love wearing it and if there were ever a "perfect" design, this would have to be it. Forty two years and still going strong, the looks could be of a watch designed for Basel 2014. What an incredible vision Mr Genta had! Cheers Francois from Down Under

fernando

Feb 21, 2014

and here's a quick phone pic. Didn't bother with the date though. Looking forward to reading more Michael. :) cheers fernando

Colin W

Feb 21, 2014

That piece looks amazing, totally timeless

ED209

Feb 21, 2014

Great photos MichaelC. I like the angular style of the rotor, have you considered getting a custom one with your initials? Regards, Ed

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