Audemars Piguet - Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE Hong Kong Monday, November 28, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2005
    Reference No: 25919PT
    Movement No: E67850
    Case No: 548'812
    Model Name: Quantieme Perpetual Metropolis
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, 2120/4, 40 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Audemars Piguet crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Audemars Piguet folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Audemars Piguet Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie dated 15 May 2007 and instruction manual.

  • Catalogue Essay

    First introduced in 2001, the Jules Audemars Metropolis wristwatch indicates the local time in all 24 time zones without the need for any calculations. The present reference 25919 features a perpetual calendar with universal time indication. This associated perpetual calendar mechanism indicates the date, day, month and leap year. Encased in platinum and accompanied with original certficiate, the present watch exudes a strong masculine impression.

  • 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. 25919PT
A fine platinum perpetual calendar worldtime wristwatch with 24 hours and leap year indicator

Circa 2005
39 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 250,000 
€18,800-29,400
$20,000-32,000

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