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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 14800
Royal Oak “Military” dial
A fine yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with “military” dial, sweep center seconds and date
- Estimate
- HK$85,000 - 120,000€9,700 - 13,700$10,900 - 15,400
HK$87,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2000
- Reference No
- 14800
- Case No
- D95900, No. 1118
- Model Name
- Royal Oak “Military” dial
- Material
- 18K yellow gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2225, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 35.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
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Catalogue Essay
The present example is a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak fitted with a military dial featuring luminous Arabic numerals, hour markers and hands. The model was first introduced in stainless steel and the present example was introduced later with a diamond-set bezel. The present example combines both luxury and sporty appeal through the use of materials and dial design.
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.