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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14486TR
Royal Oak
A well-preserved and rare tantalum and pink gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds, date, bracelet and original hang tag
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 80,000€4,500 - 9,000$5,100 - 10,300
HK$93,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1991
- Reference No
- 14486TR
- Movement No
- 330’552
- Case No
- C69’428
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- Tantalum and 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2123, 33 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Tantalum and 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 180mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Tantalum and 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet concealed folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- With original hang tag stamped with numbers of the watch. Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1991 and its subsequent sale on February 28, 1991 to Hong Kong.
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Catalogue Essay
Audemars Piguet was the first brand to feature Tantalum in a high luxury watch. Tantalum is a rare, hard and lustrous metal, which exhibits an alluring dark and modish luster. Tantalum is rarely used in watchmaking as it is extremely difficult to work with. Very high temperatures are needed for tantalum to be adapted, and once it has been formed it is highly corrosion-resistant and extremely durable. According to our research, Audemars Piguet pioneered their first tantalum watch at the behest of King Juan Carlos of Spain, who wanted a Royal Oak that has a stealthy tone.
Aesthetically speaking, the present watch has an alluring appeal which would not be an overstatement to be called one of the most stunning Royal Oak iterations. With a beautiful grey dial, 18K pink gold bezel and accents, the present timepiece impeccably epitomizes the union of unmissable good look and sublime technical expertise. The case back of the present watch is engraved No. 129, suggesting it was the 129th example made in this configuration.
Aesthetically speaking, the present watch has an alluring appeal which would not be an overstatement to be called one of the most stunning Royal Oak iterations. With a beautiful grey dial, 18K pink gold bezel and accents, the present timepiece impeccably epitomizes the union of unmissable good look and sublime technical expertise. The case back of the present watch is engraved No. 129, suggesting it was the 129th example made in this configuration.
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.