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Rank 18
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 5402 (A-series Jumbo)
The original Jumbo Royal Oak—A-series first ~2000 remain the holy-grail early ROs.
Why it is here
Hodinkee On The Block A-series 5402 coverage and Sotheby’s 5402ST Jumbo A-series lot notes dual-source the 1972 archetype.
Who it is for
Collectors who want the steel sports origin story before modern 16202/15510 allocation theater.
Sources
- On The Block: Two AP Royal Oak Reference 5402's Including A-SeriesA-series = first ~2000 RO; A 284 holy grail vs later B-series.
- Reference 5402ST Jumbo Royal Oak A-Series1972 Genta steel luxury sports archetype; cal. 2121; tropical dial premium.
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