Audemars Piguet Royal-Oak Jumbo Ultra-thin 14802ST Jubilee with Extract of the ArchivesIn 1971, amid the Quartz Crisis which saw traditional Swiss watchmaking threatened by inexpensive Japanese quartz timepieces Audemars Piguet sought a truly disruptive design. Managing Director Georges Golay famously called legendary designer Gerald Genta on the eve of the Basel Fair, tasking him with creating an unprecedented steel sports watch for the Italian market by the following morning. Launched in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak would go on

- movement number 1311xxxx dating to 1954

- JLC 'Duoplan' hand-wound movement

This Patek Philippe tan brown Saffiano leather key ring is a refined accessory

is in good condition with minimal stretch and features 580 end links and a clasp stamped “L 10”

A small piece of Breitling magic

- Jubilee bracelet ref 62510H with 555 end links

complemented by a matching Breguet-style handset and a dotted applied minute track

with nice patina on the plots and hands

This period also saw other iconic tool watches undergoing significant design changes

Buckle size:

We also adore the red-and-black “Roulette” date wheel

- Rare integrated bracelet with hobnail finish and “Calatrava” closure