What is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref 15002?
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref 15002 is a Royal Oak model from the 1990s. It is not the original Jumbo. The case measures 36mm. It has a date window at 3 o'clock. The movement is automatic. Production numbers are not public. The ref 15002 comes in steel, gold, and two-tone versions.
How to spot a fake ref 15002
Fake ref 15002 watches exist. They differ from genuine watches in several areas. Check these points.
Case and bezel
- Genuine: bevels on the bezel are sharp and polished. Fake: bevels are rounded or uneven.
- Genuine: caseback screws sit flush. Fake: screws stick out or strip.
- Genuine: lugs have a specific curve. Fake: lugs are thicker or thinner.
Dial
- Genuine: "Audemars Piguet" print is crisp. Fake: print is blurry or too thick.
- Genuine: date font matches the era. Fake: date font is wrong, often too large.
- Genuine: tapisserie pattern is even. Fake: pattern is misaligned or shallow.
Movement
Genuine ref 15002 uses an AP calibre. The rotor has engravings. Fake movements are ETA or Miyota. The rotor engraving is shallow. The balance wheel is wrong. A watchmaker can verify the movement.
Caseback and serial
Genuine caseback has deep engraving. The serial and reference numbers match. Fake caseback has shallow engraving. Numbers do not match. The font is wrong.
What to do
Buy from a trusted seller. Ask for movement photos. Ask for a service record. A fake ref 15002 costs less than a genuine one. If the price is too low, it is a fake.