Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin 39 mm

For the fiftieth anniversary of its quintessential Royal Oak, designed by Gérald Genta, Audemars Piguet is releasing a new generation of Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin, reference 16202, in a 39mm diameter. All four versions – in steel, yellow gold, pink gold and platinum – incorporate a specially created “50 Years” oscillating weight in the same metal as the case. For the first time since 1972, the brand is replacing the original Calibre 2121 with Calibre 7121, a new movement displaying hours, minutes and the date. While slightly thicker than its predecessor (3.20mm versus 3.05mm), this new movement provides a longer power reserve through bidirectional winding and is equipped with an aerodynamic balance. This steel version, which reprises the signature features of the original Royal Oak, features a sapphire caseback.