Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin ref. 15202 for Only Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin ref. 15202 for Only Watch / Credit: Monochrome Watches
For Only Watch 2021, Audemars Piguet sold a very special Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin. In fact, this was the highest-selling Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin ever, going for a price of 3,100,000 CHF. With news in early 2021 that the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin ref. 15202 will be replaced in 2022, this sale is even more significant as it was among the last of the 15202s and the last unique 15202. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ ref. 15202 is popular for its design, as it is one of the few contemporary examples that is close to the original Audemars Piguet Royal Oak’s look from 1972. And just in time for the watch’s 50th anniversary, it is to be replaced.
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ is powered by the AP Cal. 2121 with the case and bracelet combining sandblasted titanium with polished Bulk Metallic Glass. Along with the Royal Oak ref. 15202ST, the Audemars Piguet Cal. 2121 was also retired in 2021. This movement was originally derived from the Jaeger-LeCoultre Cal. 920 and was the thinnest automatic movement with central rotor and date indication of its time, first introduced by Audemars Piguet in the early 1970s. It has 36 jewels, a 40-hour power reserve, a 19,800 bph rate, and was made from 247 parts. The full reference is 15202XT.GG.1240XT.99 and the unique case measures 39 mm in diameter.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ ref. 16202 / Credit: Watchonista
The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ that replaced the ref. 15202 is the ref. 16202, powered by the AP Cal. 7121. The new collection comes in four metals: classic stainless steel, platinum,v18k pink gold, and 18kyellow gold. While the old model will surely be missed, and see increases in price in the secondary market, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ ref. 16202 is quite the stunner.
By: Andres Ibarguen
Read more:
Goulard, Brice. “Breaking News The Unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202 Jumbo for Only Watch 2021 Goes for CHF 3.1 Million.” Monochrome Watches, November 6th, 2021, https://monochrome-watches.com/the-unique-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-15202-jumbo-for-only-watch-2021-goes-for-chf-3-1-million/.
Bues, Jon. “Breaking News The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202ST Will Be Replaced Next Year.” Hodinkee, March 30th, 2021, https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-15202st-will-be-replaced-next-year.
“Audemars Piguet.” Only Watch, https://www.onlywatch.com/audemars-piguet.
“AUDEMARS PIGUET DEDICATES A ROYAL OAK “JUMBO” TO ONLY WATCH.” Europa Star, July 2021, https://www.europastar.com/time-keeper/1004092961-audemars-piguet-dedicates-a-royal-oak-jumbo-to.
“AP 2121.” Grail Watch, https://reference.grail-watch.com/movement/ap-2121/.
Rogers, Steven. “Audemars Piguet Celebrates The Royal Oak’s Jubilee Anniversary With New Movements & An Updated Design.” Watchonista, January 26th, 2022, https://www.watchonista.com/articles/novelties/audemars-piguet-celebrates-royal-oaks-jubilee-anniversary-new-movements-updated-design.
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