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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 2003
    Reference No: 15054BC
    Movement No: 507'676
    Case No: E88034 and 0138
    Model Name: Royal Oak
    Material: 18K white gold, diamonds and emeralds
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2140, 28 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 180mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 33.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming production of the present watch in May 26, 2003 and service box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Lavishly embellished with diamonds on the bezel and dial, along with emerald-set numerals, this Royal Oak is a superlative example. Displaying hallmarks on the caseback along with crisp and visible bevels, it is a luxurious and eye-catching variant of the iconic Royal Oak model we know so well today. White metal Royal Oaks are in general rarer than their yellow gold counterparts, making this timepiece even more collectible.

    Displaying a 33.5mm case, it is the perfect case size for both men and women who want a slightly more discreet version of the classic Royal Oak model. With the iconic diamond-set octagonal case and white gold bracelet, the timepiece makes a statement on the wrist. Moreover, the timepiece houses an automatic movement, which is rare as diamond embellished Royal Oaks usually housed quartz movements. The timepiece is furthermore accompanied by the Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming production of the present watch in May 26, 2003.

  • Artist Biography

    Audemars Piguet

    Swiss • 1881

    A 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.

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Ref. 15054BC
A highly rare and attractive white gold, diamond and emerald-set wristwatch with date and bracelet

2003
33.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF30,000 - 60,000 
€28,000-56,000
$32,700-65,300

Sold for CHF50,400

Contact Specialist

Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Watches, Continental Europe and the Middle East Director
AGhotbi@phillips.com

The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV

Geneva Auction 5 & 7 November 2021