Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO Hong Kong Monday, May 30, 2016 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2009
    Reference No: 15161SN
    Case No: G87407
    Model Name: Millenary Quincy Jones
    Material: PVD-coated stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, 3120, 40 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Audemars Piguet crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 47 mm. width
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 60/500

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present model is made in tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, a successful American record producer and musician, who has won 27 Grammy Awards. He is known for his remarkable development in music and film and is considered one of the most influential pioneers in the entertainment industry.
    In collaboration with the Audemars Piguet Millenary collection, the present watch, fitted in the unique Millenary oval case, features Roman numerals that gradually increase in size and the case back also carries Quincy Jones’ signature.
    The watch is presented in like new condition.

  • 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. 15161SN
A fine PVD-coated stainless steel limited edition oval wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date, made in tribute to Quincy Jones

Circa 2009
47 mm. width
Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 60/500

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 60,000 

Sold for HK$50,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO

Hong Kong Auction 31 May 2016