Audemars Piguet - Geneva Watch Auction: TWO Geneva Saturday, November 7, 2015 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 1971
    Reference No: 5273
    Movement No: 125'815
    Case No: 65'780
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2120, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel, signed Gay Frères and Audemars Piguet, stamped 1.70, max. length 195 mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel deployant clasp, with gold applied AP logo
    Dimensions: 34 mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed, bracelet further signed GF for Gay Frères

  • Catalogue Essay

    Audemars Piguet is recognized for their bold, diverse, and timeless designs, and is especially known for their use of luxurious movements.

    The present example features the automatic calibre 2120 with a screw down caseback. It impresses with an ultra-thin case, making this the perfect dress watch. Fitted with a silvered dial, the applied baton hour markers and hands are accented with a black lacquered finish. Rarely seen in stainless steel, it is fitted with an original Audemars Piguet bracelet made by Gay Frères.

    This watch is simultaneously sporty and elegant, due to its classic design. Kept in exceptional condition, this uncommon, rare watch offers excellent value for any collector.

  • 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. 5273
A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet

1971
34 mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed, bracelet further signed GF for Gay Frères

Estimate
CHF8,000 - 12,000 

Sold for CHF18,750

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Geneva Watch Auction: TWO

Geneva Auction 7 & 8 November 2015 6:30pm