Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin 16202ST

About This Watch

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin 16202ST is the 50th anniversary successor to the legendary 15202ST, which itself was the direct descendant of Gerald Genta's original 1972 ref. 5402. The "Jumbo" nickname refers not to the case size (39mm is actually smaller than the 41mm standard Royal Oak) but to the original's relatively large diameter for 1972. The 16202 introduced the entirely new caliber 7121, replacing the venerable caliber 2121 (later 7121) that had been used in the Jumbo since 1972. The new movement maintains the ultra-thin profile that allows the case to be just 8.1mm thick, making it one of the thinnest integrated-bracelet sports watches available. The "Petite Tapisserie" dial pattern is finer than the "Grande Tapisserie" found on larger Royal Oaks, creating a more delicate, refined appearance. The blue dial has become the definitive Royal Oak color, evoking the original 1972 design. The redesigned bracelet features a new clasp mechanism that is both thinner and more secure. The Jumbo is considered by purists to be the truest Royal Oak: the one closest to Genta's original vision. It commands extraordinary premiums on the secondary market.