[2024 Edition] Audemars Piguet "Top 5 recommended models by price range" <From 5 million yen>

Today we will be bringing you the 2024 edition of Audemars Piguet's "Top 5 recommended models by price range: 5 million yen and up."

Audemars Piguet is one of the three major watch brands in the luxury watch industry. In recent years, many models with various variations have been sold, but the distribution volume of each model is basically small, so it is difficult to compare the actual models and consider which model is best, whether at an official store or a secondary distributor. Therefore , from the perspective of a professional who has handled many models, I would like to introduce the models that I really recommend by price range!

This time, we have selected watches from the 5 million yen and up budget range, which is where Audemars Piguet's popular models are concentrated, so be sure to read to the end!

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① " Royal Oak Extra-Thin 50th Anniversary " "Ref. 16202ST.OO.1240ST.01 "

[Audemars Piguet] The new 2022 model of the popular model "Royal Oak Extra-Thin" "Ref. 16202ST.OO.1240ST.01".

With a simple two-hand design, the same 39mm case as when it was released in 1972, and the in-house new movement "Cal.7121" with a quick-change mechanism, this watch has an attractive design inherited from the "Ref.5402" nicknamed "Jumbo". In addition, since it was released as a 50th anniversary model, it is a special edition with the letter "50" engraved on the rotor. It is easy to match with both casual and suit styles, and is extremely practical, maintaining a stable popularity and price in the secondary market.

② " Royal Oak 50th Anniversary " "Ref. 15510ST.OO.1320ST.04 "

Next up, we'll introduce the "Ref. 15510ST.OO.1320ST.04" from the Royal Oak's 50th anniversary model, which features a new green dial color.

In addition to this green, the dial color is available in a wide range of colors including night blue, black, silver, and gray, making it easy to match with any fashion or occasion. Like the aforementioned "Ref.16202ST," only those manufactured in 2022 are equipped with the 50th anniversary rotor. The trendy green dial was first introduced in the "Ref.15510," and is recommended as it is not widely available.

③ "Royal Oak" "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.06"

The "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.06" was announced in 2023 as the successor to the 50th anniversary model "Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.02".

The difference from the previous model is that the movement has been changed from "Cal.3120" to "Cal.5900" which was released in 2022 and is based on the "Cal.3002" made by Vaucher, and the 50th anniversary rotor has been changed to a regular AP rotor, but the design is the same, so if you don't care too much about that, you can choose either one. The 37mm Royal Oak, which is easy to wear on Japanese wrists, is very popular, and the market price of the blue dial in particular is stable, so it is a recommended watch .

④ "Royal Oak" "Ref. 77350CE.OO.1266CE.03.A"

The Royal Oak "Ref. 77350CE.OO.1266CE.03.A" is made of black ceramic and has a stylish appearance.

Positioned as a genderless model, this watch features a small 34mm case and bracelet made of scratch-resistant black ceramic, with pink gold parts scattered throughout to create a contrast, making it highly visible. The movement is the Cal. 5800, designed exclusively for the 34mm Royal Oak, and boasts a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. The Ref. 77350CB, made of white ceramic, is also available, so why not choose the color of your choice?

⑤ "Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openwork" "Ref.15407ST.OO.1220ST.01"

The last watch we would like to introduce is the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openwork "Ref. 15407ST.OO.1220ST.01," which took approximately five years to complete.

The "double balance wheel" mechanism installed in this model is the world's first mechanism developed by Audemars Piguet in 2010, and although it was patented in the same year, it was not completed and released as "Ref. 15407" until 2016. Two balances and hairsprings are set on the same axis, and the hairsprings expand and contract alternately, complementing each other while significantly improving accuracy and stability, making it an unprecedented mechanism. This movement, which can be viewed from both the dial and the see-through back, is very beautiful and can be said to be truly artistic. This is one of the Royal Oak's most recommended models, which boasts a diverse lineup.

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What did you think?

We have selected these from the popular Royal Oak collection, and we believe that the prices are within easy reach. However, they are all models that are suitable to be owned as a lifetime piece, so we hope that they will serve as a reference for you when you are thinking of purchasing one someday.

Also, if you own one of the models introduced here and are considering selling it, we would be happy to have you take advantage of our store's storage and purchase services.