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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25712BA
Grande Complication
A superbe and ultra rare yellow gold hunter case grande complication minute repeating, split seconds chronograph with perpetual calendar pocket watch with moonphase display
Full-Cataloguing
- Grande Complication minute repeating, perpetual calendar, split seconds chronograph and moonphase
- Enamel dial and hunter case
- Museum grade timepiece
In the rarefied world of haute horlogerie, few names command as much reverence as Audemars Piguet, and few references embody their technical supremacy like the Reference 25712BA. This is not merely a timepiece; it is a symphonic mechanical achievement, a bridge between the pocket watch traditions of the 19th century and the relentless pursuit of perfection in the late 20th century.
The Reference 25712 sits at the apex of the Grande Complication collection. Encased in a massive, lustrous 18k yellow gold case measuring 59 mm, it offers a tactile weight that commands attention. Beneath the pristine white enamel dial—finished with traditional Roman numerals and delicate “Scotties” hands—lies the Calibre 2860. Comprising an astounding 637 individual components, each hand-finished to an exacting standard, this movement integrates the three “holy grails” of watchmaking: the minute repeater, the perpetual calendar with moon phases, and the split-seconds chronograph.
The visual harmony of the four registers belies the mechanical complexity within. To hold this piece is to feel the history of the Vallée de Joux; to engage the slide of the repeater is to hear a chime tuned by masters. At a time when the industry was shifting toward industrialization, Audemars Piguet remained steadfast in producing these “Classique” masterpieces in extremely limited numbers, reserved for the world’s most discerning patrons.
For the connoisseur, the 25712BA represents the ultimate expression of the “Old World” manufacture: a museum-grade treasure that remains as breathtaking today as the moment it left Le Brassus.
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.