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Audemars Piguet
Ref. C65009
A fine, rare and heavy white gold, diamond and sapphire-set cushion-shaped bracelet watch
- Estimate
- HK$460,000 - 800,000
HK$812,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1995
- Reference No
- C65009
- Movement No
- 330'859
- Case No
- 01
- Material
- 18k white gold, diamonds and sapphires
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 2003/1, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k white gold and diamond-set <em>Audemars Piguet</em> bracelet, 175 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Audemars Piguet</em> folding clasp stamped <em>Audemars Piguet</em>
- Dimensions
- 35 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
While the Royal Oak may be Audemars Piguet's most famous and iconic model, the company also excels in gem-set jewelry watches, as exemplified by this opulent, diamond encrusted watch.
The present watch features brilliant-cut diamonds on the bracelet, clasp and bezel. The bezel is further enhanced by a ring of baguette-cut diamonds that forms a cushion shape, and the dial is completely set with pavé diamonds and sapphire-set numerals.
Presented in excellent overall condition, the watch is particularly unique because the case back is inscribed with "No. 1", suggesting that the present watch was the very first example of reference C65009 to ever appear on the market.
The present watch features brilliant-cut diamonds on the bracelet, clasp and bezel. The bezel is further enhanced by a ring of baguette-cut diamonds that forms a cushion shape, and the dial is completely set with pavé diamonds and sapphire-set numerals.
Presented in excellent overall condition, the watch is particularly unique because the case back is inscribed with "No. 1", suggesting that the present watch was the very first example of reference C65009 to ever appear on the market.
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.