Property of a Gentleman
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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25654SA
Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique, Royal Oak
A very rare stainless steel and yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 150,000
HK$125,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1980
- Reference No
- 25654SA
- Movement No
- 294'158
- Case No
- C-49561
- Model Name
- Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique, Royal Oak
- Material
- 18k yellow gold and stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2120, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k yellow gold and stainless steel <em>Audemars Piguet </em>bracelet, 168 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold and stainless steel <em>Audemars Piguet </em> folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved No. 509 </em>
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Catalogue Essay
The Royal Oak, designed in collaboration with Gerard Genta, was unveiled at Audemars Piguet's booth during the 1972 Basel fair. At the time, it was the most expensive sports watch to be cased in stainless steel. This daring move shocked the watchmaking community, and sparked debate on the practicality, value and aesthetics of the watch. Yet, the Royal Oak came to redefine the luxury sports watch industry, and inspired many watchmakers thereafter to create high end stainless steel wristwatches.
The present 'C series' watch, cased in stainless steel and yellow gold, features the perpetual calendar function. While the dial does not display a leap year indication, the watch automatically corrects itself every year. The watch is fitted with the ultra thin caliber 2120, giving the watch a very elegant look. Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is truly an important member of the Royal Oak's history.
The present 'C series' watch, cased in stainless steel and yellow gold, features the perpetual calendar function. While the dial does not display a leap year indication, the watch automatically corrects itself every year. The watch is fitted with the ultra thin caliber 2120, giving the watch a very elegant look. Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is truly an important member of the Royal Oak's history.
Literature
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.