Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR Hong Kong Monday, May 29, 2017 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 1992
    Movement No: 275'384
    Case No: C 81434
    Material: 18k yellow gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, 2003, 17 jewels
    Dimensions: 29 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Audemars Piguet pouch.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Housing the ultra thin caliber 2003, this skeletonized open face pendant watch features very intricate engravings. While the dial-side is engraved with bamboo shoots and leaves, the reverse is decorated hand engraved chase work. The sapphire crystal is signed Audemars Piguet as to not disrupt the undulating leaves.

    Given the confines of the 29 millimeter case, it is absolutely astounding, but not surprising, that Aumdemars Piguet could work at this level of craftsmanship.

  • 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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A delicate and attractive yellow gold skeletonized open face pendant watch

1992
29 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$20,000 - 35,000 
€2,400-4,200
$2,500-4,500

Sold for HK$68,750

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