Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV Hong Kong Friday, May 27, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2006
    Reference No: 25730TT.OO.0789TT.04
    Movement No: 564’323
    Case No: D87838, No. 145
    Model Name: Royal Oak Dual Time
    Material: Tantalum and stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2229/2845, 54 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Tantalum and stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty stamped The World Watch Nagano dated 27th April 2006, instruction manual, timepiece life & care card, service invoice, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Royal Oak Dual Time reference 25730TT speaks of the innovative approach on Audemars Piguet's use of extraordinary material. Rarely ever used in watchmaking, the model is crafted in a bi-metal tantalum and stainless steel— an expensive material traditionally used in the medical and aerospace fields — are known to be notoriously hard to work with but provides a high resistant from corrosion with extreme durability.

    The present example ref. 25730TT features an attractive matte black tapisserie dial that contrasts phenomenally against its two tone tantalum and stainless steel case. Presented in excellent overall condition boasting a crisp case and a lengthy bracelet, it is also full set with its original papers and presentation box. With the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak this year, it is a great opportunity for collectors and lovers of the Royal Oak to acquire this beautiful Dual Time now.

  • 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. 25730TT.OO.0789TT.04
A fine attractive and rare two tone tantalum and stainless steel dual time wristwatch with date, power reserve indication, bracelet, warranty and presentation box

Circa 2006
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€15,300-25,500
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$302,400

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV

Hong Kong Auction 27 - 28 May 2022