975
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 4374614 #393
Bamboo
An attractive and rare white gold wristwatch with diamond-set dial, integrated bamboo bracelet and certificate
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 150,000€9,100 - 17,000$10,300 - 19,200
HK$120,650
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1980s
- Reference No
- 4374614 #393
- Movement No
- 270’190
- Case No
- C759
- Model Name
- Bamboo
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2003, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 155mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 27mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated Audemars Piguet certificates and three additional links.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
An octagonal case with an integrated design, this is not the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, but very much part of the family, the Bamboo. Born during the post quartz crisis era, this funky spin off opened doors for a variety of designs with the manufacturer’s gem-setting capabilities. Cleverly combining cylindrical shapes reminiscent of bamboo stalks, the model were produced in various precious metal.
The present charming example in 18K white gold features a rich grey dial with a grained texture. Furthermore elevating its elegance are 11 diamonds set as hour markers around the dial, this Bamboo is accompanied with its original guarantee and presented in excellent overall condition.
The present charming example in 18K white gold features a rich grey dial with a grained texture. Furthermore elevating its elegance are 11 diamonds set as hour markers around the dial, this Bamboo is accompanied with its original guarantee and presented in excellent overall condition.
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.