Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 5402
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak
Reference: 5402BA
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Grey
Dimensions: 39 mm
Watch Movement: Self-Winding
Bracelet/Strap: Yellow Gold
Box/Paper: Archive Paper
Condition: Fantastic Original Condition with Clear, Deep Hallmarks
SKU: 192771
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Ref. 5402 BA in yellow gold sits at a unique crossroads of design and history. It is a reference that grew directly out of one of the most consequential watch designs of the 20th century. When Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Jumbo ref. 5402 in 1972, it was a bold gamble: a luxury watch built like a sports tool, with a 39mm case and an integrated bracelet unlike anything mainstream at the time. It took a few years for the market to recognize the designs depth and importance. What followed, beginning in 1977 with this 18k yellow gold execution (the reference 5402BA), was a subtle yet definitive statement that this wasnt merely a steel sports watch but a new kind of modern watchmaking icon.
The case is instantly recognizable and unmistakable in its proportions. At 39 mm it wears with presence without feeling oversized, and the rich yellow gold emphasizes its architectural form. The octagonal bezel with its exposed screws is not just a stylistic flourish. It recalls the watchs origins in the mind of Gerald Genta and his reinterpretation of a dive helmets form as a wrist instrument, balancing industrial edge with crafted refinement. The finish alternates brushed and polished planes in a way that only a few artisans can execute consistently, especially on a vintage piece. The integrated gold bracelet is both sculptural and comfortable, each link following the cases lines and flowing naturally on the wrist. On the wrist the dial is plain yet purposeful. This examples grey dial balances warmth with legibility; applied markers and baton hands remain timeless in their simplicity.
In the context of collecting and connoisseurship, this 5402BA in fantastic original condition with clear, deep hallmarks is a rare opportunity to own a piece early in the Royal Oaks evolution. Not only does it reflect a pivotal shift in how sports watches could be worn and appreciated, it carries the patina of its era without compromising its essence. For someone who values both design heritage and real vintage presence, this is a watch that feels alive with story each time you glance at it.
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