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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 56323BA
Royal Oak "Yves Klein"
A very attractive and colorful yellow gold wristwatch with sapphire blue dial, diamond set bezel, diamond indexes and box
- Estimate
- CHF10,000 - 20,000€9,800 - 19,600$10,600 - 21,200
CHF36,540
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1996
- Reference No
- 56323BA
- Movement No
- 409'382
- Case No
- D63250.2929
- Model Name
- Royal Oak "Yves Klein"
- Material
- 18K yellow gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 2612, 8 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 33mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by service invoice, fitted presentation box with key and outer packaging. Furthermore accompanied by Audemars Piguet and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo co-signed Royal Oak 50th Anniversary Attestation.
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Catalogue Essay
Initially developed as a man's watch, this reference 56323 attracts thanks to its glamorous style. Entirely housed in yellow gold and surmounted by a bezel superbly embellished with diamonds that frames an intense blue dial itself enhanced with diamond hour markers; this watch triggers an instant WOW effect. The intensity of the color of its dial has earned it the nickname "Yves Klein" for its resemblance to the emblematic color of the famous French artist.
In overall excellent condition this piece will delight thanks to its superbly theatrical design.
In overall excellent condition this piece will delight thanks to its superbly theatrical 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.