SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK 'A SERIES' MODEL, REF. 5402ST, NO. A 1741, CIRCA 1974

According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold in 1974 in Switzerland.

The present timepiece is one of the most iconic sport watch ever created, bestowed with a well preserved dial as well as a stainless steel case of strong proportions. It is futhermore offered with the original Certificate of Origin stamped Gübelin and the orignal period box. An iconic model of the Audemars Piguet Manufacture, the Royal Oak “A-series” can be considered as part of the most collectible luxury sport timepieces. Designed by the celebrated Gérald Genta, and later qualified the masterpiece of his career, the Royal Oak secured a discerning and informed audience and became throughout the years the emblem of the Manufacture.

The present watch is part of the first 2000 “A-series” Royal Oaks ever created, with the serial number "A 1741", the 1’741 piece to be made. It has an original "A-series" dial, with the AP logo above the 6 o'clock index, and reads "Swiss" below 6 o'clock. This first series was numbered from A 0001 to A 2000. Indeed, after having sold out the first 1'000 pieces, the eventual success of this model was such that Audemars Piguet took the decision to increase the production to 2'000 pieces. After the “A-series” sold out, they progressed on to the "B" series, "C" series, and so on.