Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2017
    Reference No: 26590PT.OO.D028CR.01
    Movement No: 973’943
    Case No: J50424
    Model Name: Jules Audemars Repetition Minutes
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 2944, 35 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 43mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty card, instruction manual, product literature, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Audemars Piguet's "Minute Repeater Supersonnerie" stands as the epitome of luxury wristwatches, with this complication extending to both dress watches and even Royal Oak cases. This complication represents a true gem in Audemars Piguet's technical expertise while paying homage to their longstanding history of watchmaking. The original "Concept Supersonnerie" was unveiled in 2014, showcasing Audemars Piguet's exceptional mastery of complications. The timepiece presented a fresh interpretation of a historic design, aiming to create a loud and melodious tone from a minute repeater.

    Designed as a musical instrument, the complication garnered three patents: one for the gongs, one for a refined regulator, and the third for a tone-enhancing caseback with apertures that avoid obstructing the sound, a departure from the norm seen in most repeaters. This allows the watch to produce a louder chime when worn on the wrist compared to when it is not.

    The present watch showcases a mesmerizing blue smoky enamel dial, exuding an irresistible charm. The organic nature of enamel and the skillful craftsmanship involved in its production make every dial truly unique. The shades of blue transition from lighter tones at the center to darker hues towards the edges, creating a captivating depth and richness of color. The Roman numerals on the dial are also made from enamel and during the painstaking production process, they were melted and fused into the blue enamel surface.

    Further exemplifying the watchmaker's artistry, the caseback features an engraving depicting a master watchmaker at his workbench. Encased in hefty platinum, the present watch is in nearly new condition, and its minute repeater mechanism is widely regarded as one of the loudest and most sonorous available. It is offered complete with its warranty card and presentation box, presenting a remarkable opportunity for collectors to acquire a truly exceptional timepiece.

  • 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. 26590PT.OO.D028CR.01
A very impressive, rare and complicated platinum minute repeating “Supersonnerie” wristwatch with smoked blue enamel dial, warranty and presentation box

Circa 2017
43mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$600,000 - 1,200,000 
€70,800-142,000
$76,900-154,000

Sold for HK$1,016,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024