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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 8216 BC
A lady's fine white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch
- Estimate
- HK$50,000 - 80,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1966
- Reference No
- 8216 BC
- Movement No
- 100’473
- Case No
- 44’305
- Material
- 18k white gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Mechanical, K2050/8, 20 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k white gold <em>Audemars Piguet </em>bracelet reference 171 BC, 148 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Audemars Piguet</em> folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 22 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Crafted in white gold and set with brilliant-cut diamonds, this Audemars Piguet lady’s bracelet watch is preserved in excellent overall condition. The white gold mesh bracelet is particularly stunning and is 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.