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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 56303ST.O.0789ST.01
Royal Oak
A very fine, attractive and slim stainless steel quartz wristwatch with brown “tropical” dial, bracelet, warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 160,000€15,300 - 20,400$15,400 - 20,500
HK$201,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1990s
- Reference No
- 56303ST.O.0789ST.01
- Movement No
- 499’107
- Case No
- E37704, No. 4038
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 2612, 5 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 180mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 33mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated Audemars Piguet warranty stamped by a Japanese retailer, instruction manual, timepiece life & care card, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
While the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has enjoyed a prosperous line up of models and complications over the years, collectors have since shifted their attention to looking out for forgotten references that bear the firm’s iconic octagonal-shaped case. This is the case for the ref. 56303ST. With a case measuring 33 mm in diameter, the model is powered by the firm’s quartz cal. 2612 allowing for an extremely thin case profile produced from 1989 to 1994.
The present example ref. 56303ST is a breathtakingly attractive example as it boasts a uniformed brown “tropical’ dial that has developed over the years. To match the condition of the dial, the case is also sharp and uninterrupted with crisp edges and bevels. The present timepiece is complete with its full set of accessories.
The present example ref. 56303ST is a breathtakingly attractive example as it boasts a uniformed brown “tropical’ dial that has developed over the years. To match the condition of the dial, the case is also sharp and uninterrupted with crisp edges and bevels. The present timepiece is complete with its full set of accessories.
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.