Audemars Piguet is very strong this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of its flagship model the Royal Oak. Since early 2021, the prices of Royal Oaks and Royal Oak Offshores have been climbing up rapidly. Next year will be the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore. We can expect that AP will keep gaining momentum in 2022 and 2023. What are some of the models you should not miss if you want to board the AP train?
The 26331st blue dial
At 41mm, this discontinued 26331st blue dial is a very collectible watch. Most blue dial Royal Oaks are boutique editions and this is no exception. They are only available at AP boutiques. In today’s watch world, it is getting increasingly difficult to be assigned watches from boutiques. Prices of all the boutique editions are going up faster than other colorways. In terms of aesthetics, the blue dial of this 26331st makes it a versatile watch. It is both sporty and classic and best fit gentlemen who needs a watch that can pair with both casual and formal wear.
The 15202or Jumbo
In rose gold, the 15202or Jumbo is a all-time classic. While the steel version is more casual, this rose gold Jumbo is a more flamboyant statement piece. The 50th anniversary Jumbo 16202 has just replaced the 15202 and the 16202 is going for almost 4mil HKD as of today. At almost 2mil HKD, the 15202or is indeed a bargain for now. This discontinued Jumbo will certainly go up in value rapidly in the future given the momentum AP has been gaining due to the anniversaries of both the RO and the ROO.
The 5402st Jumbo A series
Last but not least, the 5402st Jumbo is the Jumbo of all Jumbos. It is the first ever Jumbo released by AP in the 1970s. The A series is the first batch released and it is believed only around 2000 A series exist. You can imagine how collectible it is and it will be. These 5402st A series are fetching around 1.5 to 1.8mil HKD now and value will probably go up very sharply after splendid auction results this year. It is very likely the only AP you need if you are to have only one AP in your life.
