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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 66240BA
Royal Oak
A lady’s fine and extravagant yellow gold, onyx and diamond-set wristwatch with diamond-set indexes and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$234,000 - 312,000€25,900 - 34,500$30,000 - 40,000
HK$441,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1987
- Reference No
- 66240BA
- Movement No
- 303’127
- Case No
- C22875, No. 470
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- 18K yellow gold, onyx and diamonds
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 2508, 7 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold, onyx and diamond-set Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 165mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 26mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Delivered with Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming the register date of the present timepiece on 16th March 1987.
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Catalogue Essay
The present Audemars Piguet Royal Oak lady’s wristwatch is certainly an unusual example that features a diamond-set case with onyx embossed bezel and center links. Measuring 26mm diameter, the petite case size is becoming a trend among lady collectors of fine vintage timepieces. Fitted with a champagne dial matching the tone of the case and further adorned with diamond-set indexes, the present charming Royal Oak is certainly a standout piece for the discerned lady collector.
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.