What We Fancy

The watch world was turned upside down in 1972 when Audemars Piguet released the Gerald Genta designed Royal Oak reference 5402. The strong geometric case with octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet design was revolutionary for watch design. Bulova wanted to pay tribute to Genta who worked with the brand extensively in the 60s. So in the late 70s, they released this reference 4420101. If released today, many would scream “ripoff!”. But not then, and today the Bulova Royal Oak is a rare collector’s item.

Brand: Bulova

Model: Royal Oak reference 4420101

Case: 35mm wide (excluding crown), all stainless steel, screw-down case back, original crown, integrated bracelet, serial 6-156xxx

Movement: Automatic, recently fully serviced 8/15/21

Bracelet/ Strap: Integrated Royal Oak style solid link stainless steel bracelet with signed deployment clasp, full links, will fit up to a 7 3/4” wrist w/ the option of removing links

Features: Non-luminous silver micro-tapisserie dial, date window, raised baton hour indices, stick handset, screw-down case back, original crown, applied logo, original bracelet, circa 1979

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In overall excellent all original condition. The dial is very good having no major defects or blemishes. Some patina has developed around the outside. The case is unpolished and still retains the original brushed/ beveled finishing. Some scratches are present. Crown has some wear. The bracelet is excellent with minimal wear and all links present. The movement has been recently serviced and keeps good time when tested.

Backed by our one-year repair warranty. Accompanied by a Sude Travel Pouch.