Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin 39 (current gen)

Name: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin 39 (current gen)
Brand: Audemars Piguet
SKU: 16202ST

16202ST

The Jumbo reborn: 39 mm of extra-thin Royal Oak perfection in steel.

Estimated market value

$95,000

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Overview

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin reference 16202ST represents the current generation of the watch that effectively founded the luxury sports watch category. Housed in a 39 mm stainless steel case, it carries the ultra-slim Calibre 7121 and wears a striking 'Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50' Petite Tapisserie dial. It is widely regarded as the purest, most faithful expression of Gérald Genta's original 1972 design.

History

The Royal Oak 'Jumbo' lineage traces directly to the reference 5402 introduced in 1972, a watch that redefined what a luxury sports watch could be. Over the following decades the line evolved through several references while preserving the hallmark octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet, and extra-thin profile. The 16202ST was introduced in 2022 as the current-generation 'Jumbo,' updating the case diameter to 39 mm while retaining the spirit and movement architecture of its predecessors. Among collectors it is considered the definitive modern restatement of the original concept.

Notable points

Calibre 7121 is an ultra-slim automatic movement, continuing the extra-thin tradition central to the Jumbo identity.
The 'Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50' Petite Tapisserie dial features a deep midnight-blue guilloche texture that shifts subtly under different lighting conditions.
At 39 mm, the case diameter aligns closely with the proportions of the original 1972 reference 5402, a deliberate nod to the model's heritage.
The stainless steel case and integrated bracelet are hand-finished with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, a hallmark of the Royal Oak since its inception.
The 16202ST is broadly considered the benchmark 'Jumbo' reference for the current era, attracting both seasoned AP collectors and new enthusiasts to the line.