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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25829
Royal Oak Openworked Perpetual Calendar
A fine and sporty pink gold perpetual calendal wristwatch with skeletonised dial, bracelet, certificate of guarantee, exhibition attestation and presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF100,000 - 200,000€107,000 - 214,000$119,000 - 237,000
CHF165,100
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2009
- Reference No
- 25829
- Movement No
- 719’322
- Case No
- G38’072, No. 0’158
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Openworked Perpetual Calendar
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2120/4, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certification of guarantee for the 27th December 2012, exhibition attestation, manuals (perpetual calendar selfwinding & presentation case), setting pin, rotating box & outer packaging box
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
-The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked Perpetual Calendar ref. 25829 is the perfect blend of intricate craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetics. Housed in an exquisite 18-carat rose gold case, this watch features the iconic Royal Oak design, characterized by its octagonal bezel with hexagonal screws and an integrated bracelet. The openworked dial offers a mesmerizing view into the intricately hand-finished movement, showcasing the brand’s unparalleled expertise in skeletonization and attention to detail.
-Equipped with a perpetual calendar complication, the watch effortlessly tracks the day, date, month, moon phases, and leap years, requiring no adjustment until 2100. This complex mechanism is powered by the self-winding Calibre 2120/2802, which is renowned for its reliability and precision. The transparent case back provides an unobstructed view of the movement’s intricate workings, further highlighting the artisanal craftsmanship that goes into each timepiece.
-Adding to its collectability this example was exhibited at Audemars Piguet’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition for the Royal Oak which was held in 2022. Please note that the exhibition attestation erroneously describes the material as yellow gold while in fact it is pink. Offered in excellent overall condition complete with its original certificate and presentation box, this stunning example is sure to be to be catching eyes.
-Equipped with a perpetual calendar complication, the watch effortlessly tracks the day, date, month, moon phases, and leap years, requiring no adjustment until 2100. This complex mechanism is powered by the self-winding Calibre 2120/2802, which is renowned for its reliability and precision. The transparent case back provides an unobstructed view of the movement’s intricate workings, further highlighting the artisanal craftsmanship that goes into each timepiece.
-Adding to its collectability this example was exhibited at Audemars Piguet’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition for the Royal Oak which was held in 2022. Please note that the exhibition attestation erroneously describes the material as yellow gold while in fact it is pink. Offered in excellent overall condition complete with its original certificate and presentation box, this stunning example is sure to be to be catching eyes.
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.