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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25778BA.OO.D001CR.01
Millenary
A fine and attractive dual-time yellow gold wristwatch with date and power reserve indication
- Estimate
- HK$25,000 - 50,000€3,000 - 5,900$3,200 - 6,400
HK$52,920
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1997
- Reference No
- 25778BA.OO.D001CR.01
- Movement No
- 429’755
- Case No
- D76'871
- Model Name
- Millenary
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2229, 37 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Delivered with an Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming the register date of the present timepiece on 28th January 1997.
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Catalogue Essay
Since its debut in 1995, the Audemars Piguet Millenary collection has been embracing unique and distinctive design with technical savoir-faire. Oval in shape taking inspiration from the architecture of Roman Colosseum, the Millenary is a classic dress watch with extra touch of personality. The present Millenary ref. 25778 cased in yellow gold features a white dial that provides a wealth of information. Perfectly balanced with the power reserve indication, date and second time zone registers, the timepiece is not only versatile but lean in profile. A timepiece that wears with extreme comfort on the wrist, this is the perfect opportunity for collectors and lovers of unusual shaped timepiece to match with formal attire.
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.