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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25977ST
Royal Oak Tourbillon
A large and impressive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tourbillon regulator, bracelet, Certificate and box
- Estimate
- CHF50,000 - 80,000€46,300 - 74,100$54,500 - 87,200
CHF81,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2008
- Reference No
- 25977ST
- Movement No
- 678'771
- Case No
- G25130
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Tourbillon
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2889, 25 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin and Authenticity, presentation box, additional strap with pin buckle and Extract from the Archives.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
First released in 2002, reference 25977ST became immediately a grail for Audemars Piguet aficionados as it reunites - from a technical standpoint - the chronograph and the tourbillon, two among the most beloved and sought-after horological complications, and - from an aesthetic standpoint - fits them into an oversized 44mm Royal Oak case, undoubtedly the most iconic design of the band, and one of the most immediately recognisable in the entire field.
Two versions have been made for the model, a more sporty one with blue dial and red accents, and the present monochrome black variation. The masculinity and elegance of the black dial - incidentally, perfectly legible thanks to the large white luminova markers - renders this timepiece a truly “all round” watch, as enjoyable and appropriate during a regatta in Porto Cervo as it would be at the subsequent black tie dinner.
Offered in unpolished condition and complete of all its original accessory, one can’t avoid but notice the value proposition of this lot, considering that its original retail price was circa a quarter of a million USD.
Two versions have been made for the model, a more sporty one with blue dial and red accents, and the present monochrome black variation. The masculinity and elegance of the black dial - incidentally, perfectly legible thanks to the large white luminova markers - renders this timepiece a truly “all round” watch, as enjoyable and appropriate during a regatta in Porto Cervo as it would be at the subsequent black tie dinner.
Offered in unpolished condition and complete of all its original accessory, one can’t avoid but notice the value proposition of this lot, considering that its original retail price was circa a quarter of a million USD.
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.