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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5562PT.573PT
Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
A fine and rare platinum, diamond and sapphire-set perpetual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases
- Estimate
- HK$110,000 - 160,000€13,200 - 19,300$14,000 - 20,000
HK$200,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1979
- Reference No
- 5562PT.573PT
- Movement No
- 286'455
- Case No
- B79838 and 9
- Model Name
- Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
- Material
- Platinum, diamonds and sapphires
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2120/2, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Platinum <em>Audemars Piguet</em> bracelet, 185 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum <em>Audemars Piguet </em>folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 38 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Audemars Piguet</em> setting pin and service receipt dated4 May 2010.
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Catalogue Essay
This perpetual calendar bracelet watch is set with diamonds and sapphires to the bezel and features Audemars Piguet's famous caliber 2120. The case back is stamped 009 leading us to believe that this watch is one of the very first examples produced within the reference.
The watch, encased in platinum, is very heavy and adorned with a pavé-set diamond dial. The present watch is further preserved in excellent overall condition
The watch, encased in platinum, is very heavy and adorned with a pavé-set diamond dial. The present watch is further preserved in excellent overall condition
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.
Browse MakerToday, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.