The present ultra-rare example without serial numbers is a grail that cannot be missed. Today, the Royal Oak remains as iconic as ever, with both modern and vintage examples being exceedingly popular and collectible. 1986 Audemars Piguet releases another world first: the first ever self-winding ultra-thin wristwatch to feature a second time zone. Its shape will come to define the luxury sports watch. The groundbreaking steel watch is designed overnight by watchmaking legend. The present watch is offered with an Audemars Piguet Authenticity and Exclusivity Certificate as well as a letter from Audemars Piguet Germany dated confirming the watch was made without serial numbers on the caseback. 1880, 3/4 plate movement (used for 21000 serial numbers) with unique bridge design. Not only is the present model extremely rare but its desirability is enhanced even further thanks to the beautiful “tropical” dial with light copper accents in the centre. In June 2020 Phillips offered a reference 5402 sans alpha-numerical number with case number 99'108 - the present example bears case number 99’015 only 93 numbers apart. 920, that would later be found in the Nautilus wristwatch. This reference 5402 houses the extra slim caliber 2121 based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre cal. According to Audemars Piguet archives, less than 100 of these versions are thought to have been made, with only a handful having appeared on the international auction market. It is believed that these models, dating circa 1975, are transitional models between the A and B series. The present example is part of this elusive batch that has the particularity of not having a letter nor a serial number on the caseback. However a very small number of reference 5402s were made without any alpha-numerical serial numbers on the case back. Until very recently it was believed that the original Royal Oak reference 5402 was made in 4 batches or series: A, B, C and D.
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