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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5554ST
Royal Oak Perpetual calendar, "Triple Serial"
A supremely rare, early and historically insightful stainless steel perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases, bracelet, MK I dial, 4-digit reference and "triple serial" case. The first and thinnest Royal Oak perpetual calendar model ever produced, part of a 49 pieces series
- Estimate
- CHF80,000 - 160,000€78,200 - 156,000$83,000 - 166,000
CHF680,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1985
- Reference No
- 5554ST
- Movement No
- 273'841
- Case No
- D1495.046.B29282
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Perpetual calendar, "Triple Serial"
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2120/2800, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless Steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 170mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless Steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo co-signed Royal Oak 50th Anniversary Attestation and furthermore delivered with Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives dated January 13, 2020 confirming production of the present watch on December 5, 1985
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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.