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Audemars Piguet Ref. 5402BC Royal Oak “Jumbo”

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1980

Maker / issuer

Audemars Piguet

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” reference 5402BC is an 18-karat white gold wristwatch dated to 1980 by the cataloguing. The 39mm case features an octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws and is fitted with an integrated white gold bracelet.

Its dark dial has a mini-tapisserie pattern set with diamond hour markers, a date aperture at 3 o'clock, and baton hands. The source reports it is powered by the automatic caliber 2121 with 36 jewels and bears movement number 211'840 and case number N° 111, noted as one of 150 white gold examples produced.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics

Type
Automatic wristwatch
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels
Diameter
39mm
Case Number
N° 111
Case Material
18k white gold
Place recorded
Switzerland
Movement Number
211'840
Maker / attribution
Audemars Piguet

Design

Dial and Hands
The dial features a dark-colored mini-tapisserie guilloché pattern and is set with diamond hour markers. The watch includes a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position and baton hands, which are described as tritium-free.
Visible features
• Octagonal bezel with eight exposed hexagonal screw heads and vertical brushed finish • Dark mini-tapisserie pattern dial with applied diamond-set hour markers • Date aperture at 3 o'clock displaying numeral 18 • Baton hands with applied AP monogram logo below 12 o'clock • Integrated white gold link bracelet attached to the case
Mechanism and Documentation
The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 2121 movement with 36 jewels, identified by movement number 211'840. The piece is accompanied by a fitted box and an extract from the archives confirming its sale on October 7, 1980. The interior of the case and the movement itself were not documented or visually examined within the provided source materials.
Construction and Materiality
This watch is constructed from 18-karat white gold. It features a 39mm diameter case with an octagonal bezel secured by hexagonal screws. The timepiece includes an integrated 18-karat white gold link bracelet and clasp. The source identifies this specific piece as number 111 of a reported 150 white gold examples produced.

Identification

Reference
5402BC
Serial number
211'840
Source note
Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Research required: Movement and case back are not shown in the image; movement details are source-reported
  • Research required: Accompanying fitted box and archival extract are noted in text but not depicted
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