Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak "Jumbo" ref. 16202BC with grained blue dial

Among its 2023 novelties, Audemars Piguet presented Royal Oak "Jumbo" 16202BC with grained blue dial. Price: €78,600

Audemars Piguet presented the new reference 16202BC, a special version of its Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin model characterised by a blue dial with “grainy effect”.

Taking inspiration from the dial of the platinum reference 14802 created in 1992 for the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak, this model sports a dial with a finer and brighter grain that plays with light.

The blue tone is obtained using a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) treatment followed by translucent coating to emphasise the relief and brilliance of the dial.

The white gold hour markers and the Royal Oak hands are filled with Super-LumiNova for enhanced readability in poor light conditions. The background of the date window in midnight blue is well harmonised with the dial colour.

Crafted from white gold, the 39 mm x 8.1 mm case features the distinctive octagonal shaped bezel secured by eight visible hexagonal gold screws and is water resistant to 50 metres / 165 feet.

The angular design of the watch is highlighted the alternation of satin-brushed surfaces and polished bevels.

Movement is the in-house extra-thin Caliber 7121 beating at the frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a power reserve of 55 hours. Visible through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback, the finishes of Calibre 7121 include traditional techniques such as “Côtes de Genève,” “traits tirés” and circular graining. The openworked rotor and the balance wheel mechanism are made in rose gold.

Matched to a fully integrated white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" ref. 16202BC.OO.1240BC.02 with grained blue dial has a suggested retail price of Euro 78,600 / US$ 78,300 and is available exclusively at Audemars Piguet boutiques. You can read the complete history of the Royal Oak here. audemarspiguet.com