Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak 5402 A-series (1972)

Name: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 5402 A-series (1972)
Brand: Audemars Piguet

From Gérald Genta's diver’s-helmet memory to eight fixed hexagonal screws, the 1972 Royal Oak’s shape was born from engineering, material and light—not just a geometric sketch. We trace the 5402 and compare four 2026 descendants.

Close-up of an early Royal Oak reference 5402 A-series with dark dial and octagonal bezel — An early 5402 A-series example; this photographed example has later dial and hand service parts. Ineichen Auctioneers ↗

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Specifications

Published specifications for Royal Oak 5402 A-series (1972)
Variant	Royal Oak 5402 A-series (1972)
Style	sport

Omitted specifications have not been confirmed. From published article 2026-10-15. Original source ↗

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