Designed in only one night by Gérald Genta, the first Royal Oak model ref. 5402 was presented in 1972 at the Basel Fair and went on to become one of the most iconic - if not the most iconic - designs ever created in the world of watches and elevated steel sports watches to a new status.

Due to the rich history and outstanding position in the history of watchmaking, these watches remain to be one of the most sought after watches on the market to this day.