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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2013
    Reference No: 25820ST.OO.0944ST.04
    Movement No: 549’446
    Case No: F08442-0492
    Model Name: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2120/2802, 38 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Warranty, Authentication and Register Certificate dated 28th August 2013 stamped Audemars Piguet Japan Authorized Retailer, instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, outer packaging and fitted winding presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since the introduction of the very first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, the model has gained a cult-like following over the years. Designed by non-other than the acclaimed Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak takes its inspiration from a ship’s porthole, hence the naked screws on the bezel (a first of its kind at the time) and is also the firm’s first ever luxury sports watch in stainless steel fitted with an integrated bracelet. Since then, the Royal Oak has enjoyed various upgrades and complications to be featured inside the iconic case.

    In 1984, Audemars Piguet merged two of their most iconic creations together, the perpetual calendar and the Royal Oak. Powered by the world’s thinnest legendary cal. 2120/2800 with a Jaeger-LeCoultre base, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar was born and was a total revelation contributing to the overcoming of the quartz crisis. Early examples of the model featured a dial with the absence of a leap year indication manufactured from 1984 to 1993, and later models produced from 1995 onwards were featured with a leap year indicator.

    The reference 25820 made its appearance in 1998, powered by the cal. 2120/2802 with a leap year indication. Still iconic and traditionally designed, the case measures a comfortable 39mm in diameters and is kept thin. The model was available in various metals including gold and platinum. The present example in stainless steel features a beautiful and desirable grey tappiserie dial and is very well-preserved. Complete with the full set of accessories, including its original winding presentation box, it is a fantastic opportunity for collectors to acquire an iconic perpetual calendar wristwatch by Audemars Piguet.

  • 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. 25820ST.OO.0944ST.04
A fine and attractive stainless steel perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication, bracelet, warranty and presentation box

Circa 2013
39mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$270,000 - 465,000 
€29,100-50,100
$34,600-59,600

Sold for HK$630,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2020