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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 1996
    Reference No: 56323BA
    Movement No: 409'382
    Case No: D63250.2929
    Model Name: Royal Oak "Yves Klein"
    Material: 18K yellow gold and diamonds
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. 2612, 8 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 33mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by service invoice, fitted presentation box with key and outer packaging. Furthermore accompanied by Audemars Piguet and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo co-signed Royal Oak 50th Anniversary Attestation.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Initially developed as a man's watch, this reference 56323 attracts thanks to its glamorous style. Entirely housed in yellow gold and surmounted by a bezel superbly embellished with diamonds that frames an intense blue dial itself enhanced with diamond hour markers; this watch triggers an instant WOW effect. The intensity of the color of its dial has earned it the nickname "Yves Klein" for its resemblance to the emblematic color of the famous French artist.

    In overall excellent condition this piece will delight thanks to its superbly theatrical design.

  • 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. 56323BA
A very attractive and colorful yellow gold wristwatch with sapphire blue dial, diamond set bezel, diamond indexes and box

1996
33mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF10,000 - 20,000 
€9,800-19,600
$10,600-21,200

Sold for CHF36,540

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Head of Sale, Specialist
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The Royal Oak 50th

Geneva Auction 6 May 2022