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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 1987
    Reference No: 25549PT
    Movement No: 274'613
    Case No: C11333, No. 032
    Model Name: Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2120/2800, 38 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Platinum Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 175mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Audemars Piguet folding clasp
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet fitted travel presentation box, purchase invoice and outer packaging. Further delivered with Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming its date of register 23rd January 1987.

  • Catalogue Essay

    With the introduction of the Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique in 1978, the series features the debut of the world’s thinnest self-winding perpetual calendar for the first time. Mechanically impressive, the possibilities were endless when it came to design, materials and craftsmanship, the Le Brassus-based manufacture certainly did not shy when it came to experimentation, offering collectors with a wide array of choices to cater towards the vibrant trend of the era. Amidst the heights of the quartz crisis, the creation of the cal. 2120/2800 was quite frantically unheard of during a time when most were shifting their resources into quartz technology.

    The Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique ref. 25549 (also known as 5549) was in production from 1977 until 1991 with an average of 12 pieces made per year. According to Audemars Piguet, approximately 156 yellow gold and 19 white gold examples left their workbenches within that period of time. While scarce amount of the reference are out there in the wild, only two examples in platinum including the present example with bracelet are known, making the present timepiece one of the rarest variant amongst all.

    Cased within the double stepped bezel, the reference is fitted with a simplistic white dial that displays its wealth of information with incredible legibility. Clean and understated with the tone of platinum, the integrated platinum mesh bracelet adds an extra flair to the timepiece. Preserved in excellent condition and accompanied with its Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming the register date from 1987, the timepiece was further sold in Germany at the time. With the rising interest in neo-vintage timepiece by Audemars Piguet in recent years, this numbered 35 platinum Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique ref. 25549 will surely garner the attention of aficionados.

  • 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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Property from an Important Asian Collector

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Ref. 25549PT
A very rare and attractive platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and integrated platinum bracelet

1987
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 160,000 
€9,700-19,400
$10,300-20,500

Sold for HK$368,300

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Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023