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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 56343BC
Royal Oak
An impressive and luxurious white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date, bracelet and presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF40,000 - 80,000€39,300 - 78,600$42,500 - 85,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1998
- Reference No
- 56343BC
- Movement No
- 442'583
- Case No
- D58305.205
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- 18K white gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 2612
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold and diamond-set Royal Oak bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold and diamond-set deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 33.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet presentation box. 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
Cased in white gold and completely set with pavé and baguette diamonds, the present watch is a sight to behold. Audemars Piguet was completely at the forefront of creating dazzling gem-set pieces, and the present watch is no exception. While the dial and bezel are set with brilliant diamonds, the vertical links on the bracelet are set with baguette diamonds. Furthermore, the case is preserved in excellent condition with sharp and crisp hallmarks. Heavy, imposing and stately, the present timepiece is indeed a statement of luxury and opulence.
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.