Why Is The AP Royal Oak 'Jumbo' The Star Of All Sports Watches?
You’re probably familiar with the famous AP story. The quartz crisis and how Gerald Genta came out as the knight in shining armour with his brilliant Royal Oak design in 1972. No matter how dramatic all of it might sound, it’s true! The Royal Oak indeed breathed life into the AP’s watchmaking. Coming with a 39mm stainless steel case, the Royal Oak Jumbo featured a stunning octagonal bezel with exposed screws. It was an unconventional look for that time. Nowadays, the watch is considered iconic and fetches a lucrative value when you sell AP watches. It’s been 50 years since the Royal Oak Jumbo came into existence, and it’s still going strong. Wondering why? Let’s find out the reasons. 5 qualities that make the Royal Oak Jumbo a certified hit 1. The ‘FIRST’ The Royal Oak is not just a sports watch, but the first luxury sports watch. Introducing the Royal Oak Jumbo in 1972 was a bold move as it could have failed easily. But something unconventional about the design piqued the buyer’s inte...