Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI Hong Kong Saturday, November 28, 2020 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2007
    Reference No: 26069PT.OO.D028CR.01
    Movement No: 678’471
    Case No: F94826-0056
    Model Name: Millenary MC12
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 2884, 30 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 47mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty dated 8th October 2007 stamped Audemars Piguet Boutique New York, instruction manual, Millenary MC12 booklet, hang tag, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced in 2006, the Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 is a limited edition timepiece of 150 examples made in conjunction with Maserati for the MC12. Featuring a semi-skeletonized dial with a tourbillon escapement and a chronograph function, the semi-skeletonized dial allows the wearer to enjoy the intricate craftsmanship of the Audemars Piguet cal. 2884. Suspended with carbon plates, the dial further reveals the double barrel allowing a power reservation of up to 10 days. Furthermore, the blued metal components are reminiscent of the colors featured on the Maserati MC12. Encased in an oval-shaped 47mm diameter platinum case, the timepiece is definitely hefty with a prominent wrist presence.

    The present example numbered 56 is presented with excellent overall condition with minimal signs of use and wear and is also offered with the full set of accessories.

    The present lot is being sold to benefit The One Drop Foundation, a charity striving to provide safe drinking water to all communities.

  • 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. 26069PT.OO.D028CR.01
A fine and oversized limited edition platinum semi-skeletonised tourbillon chronograph wristwatch with power reserve indication, warranty and presentation box, numbered 56 of a limited edition of 150 pieces

Circa 2007
47mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$390,000 - 780,000 
€42,000-84,100
$50,000-100,000

Sold for HK$604,800

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Thomas Perazzi

Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2020