5402ST, Royal Oak, C-Series, Steel Marine Nationale it is an uber-Lange from

it is an uber-Lange from the early years of the manufacture

first percolated in 1995 when a Parisian client asked François-Paul for a wandering hours wristwatch

a technical challenge that was pioneered entirely in Beat's Thun workshop

Blued steel Breguet hands provide lovely contrast with the true-salmon tone

But it was the night Clapton met Hendrix in 1966 and was pap’d with this on wrist which gave the 881101/01 its status as both the ‘Clapton’ and perhaps the most historically significant Universal Genève chronograph

5402ST, Royal Oak, C-Series, Steel Marine Nationale it is an uber-Lange fromA ref. 5402ST C Series Royal Oak, from the very first years of the Royal Oak. This is the origin of the classic integrated bracelet sports watch, now more revered than ever. Designed by Grald Genta and unveiled at Basel in 1972, it was a turning point for watch design, case making, and dial making with its petite tapisserie. Featuring a 7mm thin case and integrated bracelet, it began a category. This is a beautifully honest 'AP Down' C Series with a