923Σ
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25756BC
Quantieme Perpetual
A highly rare, possibly unique and opulent white gold, diamonds and sapphire-set square-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, blue mother-of-pearl and pavé diamond-set dial
- Estimate
- HK$320,000 - 640,000€36,300 - 72,600$41,000 - 82,100
HK$533,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1990s
- Reference No
- 25756BC
- Movement No
- 390’803
- Case No
- No. 1, D46’265
- Model Name
- Quantieme Perpetual
- Material
- 18K white gold, diamonds and sapphires
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2003/2, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36.3mm width x 36.3mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
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Catalogue Essay
Dazzling with opulent beauty, the present Audemars Piguet wristwatch demands attention. Immaculately decorated with precision and dedicated craftsmanship, the present possibly unique example dressed in an explosion of pave-set diamonds are sparkled with the twinkle of sapphires.
A perfect union of Haute Horologies and Joaillerie, the model is cased in white gold, and just admiring the bezel alone is mind-boggling. Bejewelled with sapphires at 12, 3, 6 and 9 in Roman numerals, two rows of diamonds encircles its pavé perpetual calendar dial. The subdials radiates with the charm of blue mother-of-pearls that dances in harmony with its sapphire hour markers.
All numbered 1 on the caseback, according to our research there were possibly four configurations made: Sapphires, diamonds, rubies and emeralds. This design was also translated to pocket watches, Phillips had the pleasure to offer one of these pocket watches with Ruby setting in 2019, also numbered 1.
Presented in an attractive overall condition, the present creation is certainly a show-stopper for its unbridled beauty.
A perfect union of Haute Horologies and Joaillerie, the model is cased in white gold, and just admiring the bezel alone is mind-boggling. Bejewelled with sapphires at 12, 3, 6 and 9 in Roman numerals, two rows of diamonds encircles its pavé perpetual calendar dial. The subdials radiates with the charm of blue mother-of-pearls that dances in harmony with its sapphire hour markers.
All numbered 1 on the caseback, according to our research there were possibly four configurations made: Sapphires, diamonds, rubies and emeralds. This design was also translated to pocket watches, Phillips had the pleasure to offer one of these pocket watches with Ruby setting in 2019, also numbered 1.
Presented in an attractive overall condition, the present creation is certainly a show-stopper for its unbridled beauty.
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.