Established to commemorate one of the two founder of the firm, Jules Audemars, the model line up named after its founder was first introduced in 1982 as an homage to preserve the traditional craft of Swiss watchmaking. Featuring smooth lines and voluptuous curves complimented with multiple artisanal finishing, timepieces from the Jules Audemars collections are distinctive with subtle features consistent throughout most of its models.

The present Jules Audemars minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch is perhaps the crème de la crème from the collection. Introduced in 1997 until 1999, the reference was made in low production numbers with a total of only 17 examples: 11 in white gold, 5 in pink gold, and one in platinum. Complicated and executed to the highest standards, the 39mm diameter white gold case features its classic mirror-polished finishing for the bezel and lugs combined with the firm’s smooth brushed finish for its caseband. Beautifully equipped with a transparent caseback, it allows the wearer to admire the wonderfully executed cal. 2866 Q in full, especially when the minute repeater is activated. Famous for their perpetual calendars, the present timepiece with a French calendar features moon phases and a leap year indication. Paired tastefully with a black dial with engine-turned finishing for its hour ring, the contrast against its case is once again achieved by the skilled artisans from Le Brassus.

Offered in attractive overall condition boasting a clean and harmonious chime the present example is definitely one to enjoy over a nice glass of wine.