Royal Oak II
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The Classic Royal Oak for Ladies!
In 1976, Audemars Piguet introduced model 8638. A smaller version of the reference 5402 introduced in 1972, aimed at female customers. Like its big brother, this small 29mm ladies' model was initially only available in steel and was equipped with the 2026 automatic caliber. Thus, reference 8638 is the version of the original RO Jumbo shrunk by only 10mm. By 1978, versions in two-tone, yellow gold, and white gold were also introduced.
Our 8638 presented here dates from around 1978 and has the rare "Royal Oak II" lettering on the case back. A total of only around 1,400 pieces of this reference were produced.
The dial has developed a wonderful brown/grey patina over the decades. The dial is authentic to the period. The case itself is in good condition with signs of wear on the bezel ring as well as on the flanks.
The strap also shows signs of wear and stretching. During a previous service, the hands were replaced once and carry newer luminous material.
Functionally and technically, the watch is in perfect condition thanks to our service.
The strap circumference is approx. 16.5cm.
The watch has been fully serviced by our atelier.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- XXXX
- Year
- approx. 1978
- Case
- Steel
- Strap
- Steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Diameter
- 29 mm
- Dial
- Gray Tapestry Dial
- Orig. papers
- No / AoT warranty
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 2062, Automatic
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Condition
- Good
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