The reference for the 1972 Royal Oak is 5402 not 5204

Mar 16, 2010,20:22 PM
 

The watch was originally launched as ref. 5402 in SS with the AP logo at 6 o'clock. After the first 200 pieces the AP logo appears at 12 o'clock. Here's a picture of my two-tone ref. 5402.

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 By: ThomasM : March 4th, 2010-15:24
Well, thanks to this great new forum brand launch page (thanks PuristSPro tech team!) even older threads far down the page can continue to live and develop... click here " Follow up question, Thomas Date: Mar 04, 2010,07:17 AM - (view entire thread) In li... 

Thanks for the information, Thomas!

 
 By: dxboon : March 4th, 2010-21:38
I have been enjoying the opportunity to learn more about AP from you here on our new AP forum. Cheers, Daos

Thanks, Thomas

 
 By: respo : March 10th, 2010-18:23
I was travelling and just had the chance to read your reply to my follow up question. I understand now, and it makes sense. Thanks again fro taking the time to reply. Best, respo

The reference for the 1972 Royal Oak is 5402 not 5204

 
 By: submarino : March 16th, 2010-20:22
The watch was originally launched as ref. 5402 in SS with the AP logo at 6 o'clock. After the first 200 pieces the AP logo appears at 12 o'clock. Here's a picture of my two-tone ref. 5402.

Thanks for pointing out the typo; I'm not sure about your numbers re: dial

 
 By: ThomasM : March 18th, 2010-14:22
Hi, I am fairly sure there were more than 200 pieces/dials with the AP just over the 6 vs AP at 12...I have seen even C series with AP over 6, and by that point that would be well in the 3000 piece range...of course, I realize the C series dial could have...