875
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15129ST.OO.0789ST.01
Royal Oak
A very fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep center seconds, date, “tropical” dial and bracelet, with caseback embossed with the emblem of Kuwait
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 195,000€13,700 - 22,200$15,400 - 25,000
HK$250,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2003
- Reference No
- 15129ST.OO.0789ST.01
- Movement No
- 557’343
- Case No
- F04110
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2225, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm Diameter
- Signed
- Dial, case, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present example of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak belongs to the mid-sized variant by the reference 15129ST.OO.0789ST.01. Introduced in 2003, this present watch belongs to a highly rare and coveted family of limited edition watches produced with only 20 examples for the Kuwaiti market. Featuring an embossed emblem of Kuwait on the caseback, the edition is rare and highly attractive. The present example belongs to the limited edition series and further charmed by a unique tropical patina on the dial giving the present specimen an exemplified vintage appeal.
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.