Audemars Piguet - Hong Kong: Watches Online Auction I Hong Kong Thursday, July 21, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 1998
    Reference No: 25730TT.OO.0789TT.01
    Movement No: 452’499
    Case No: D84’361, No. 090
    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 170mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Tantalum and stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by hang tag and associated presentation box. Further delivered with an Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming the register date of the present timepiece on 20th November 1998.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since the launch of the original Royal Oak in the early 1970s, the model has gained much fame due to its timeless design, array of complications and its vibrant use of materials. One of which, is this present ref. 257330TT dual-time model with a 36mm diameter case. Handsome, unusual and robust, the all grey appeal is completed with the use of tantalum and stainless steel to create the perfect monochromatic contrast.

    Rarely ever used in watchmaking, the model is cased in 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. Once incorporated into the present timepiece, the result is simply sublime matched perfectly with its petite tapisserie grey dial indicating its additional time zone at 6 o’clock, power reserve at 9 o’clock and its date at 3 o’clock.

    Presented in excellent overall condition, the present example numbered 90 on the caseback is offered with an Audemars Piguet extract confirming the production of the present example in 1998 in its exact configuration with its corresponding case and movement numbers.

  • 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.01
A fine, attractive and rare two-tone tantalum and stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with power reserve indication, date, bracelet and presentation box

Circa 1998
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,600-24,400
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$252,000

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Hong Kong: Watches Online Auction I

21-27 July 2022 (Registration ends 6pm HKT 26 July)