Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 5402ST

Introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak reference 5402 is the original model that launched Audemars Piguet’s groundbreaking luxury sports watch in stainless steel. Designed by Gérald Genta, the reference established the design language that would define the Royal Oak collection for decades.

Production began with the celebrated A-series, followed by subsequent batches through the late 1970s. The present example belongs to the D-series, dating to the late 1970s to early 1980s production period.

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming its production details.

Reference – 5402ST

Year – Circa 1970

Dial – Grey “Petite Tapisserie”

Movement – Audemars Piguet Caliber 2121, automatic

Case – Stainless Steel

Dimensions – 39 mm

Bracelet – Original

Box – Not included

Paper – Extract from the AP archives