Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 1997
    Reference No: 25852ST.OO.1010ST.01
    Movement No: 440’769
    Case No: D85978, 18/97
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2127/2827, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet service invoice, time & care card, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 1997, Audemars Piguet released a series of limited edition timepieces to celebrate the important handover of Hong Kong to China after being colonized by the British for 156 years and was re-established as a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. To mark this important milestone, the ref. 25852 triple calendar was released with 97 examples in stainless steel with a blue dial and 19 examples in pink gold also with a blue dial.

    While the Royal Oak Offshore Triple Calendar timepieces were first released in 1996, the commemorative editions featured something spectacular and unique, a Chinese calendar roulette calendar. Furthermore, each of these examples featured a caseback inscribed with the important date of the Handover as well as its individual limited edition numbers.

    Presented in stainless steel and numbered lucky number 18, the timepiece has gone through a recent overhaul service at Audemars Piguet and remains in its service wrapped packaging. For collectors who are looking for something special but not too flashy to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the handover, this is the one to acquire or for collectors who is keen for the perfect pair, now is the chance.

  • 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. 25852ST.OO.1010ST.01
A very fine, commemorative and rare limited edition stainless steel triple calendar wristwatch with small seconds, Chinese calendar, bracelet and box, numbered 18 of a limited edition of 97 pieces, made to commemorate the handover of Hong Kong on 1st July 1997

Circa 1997
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,000-23,400
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$228,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024