The present Audemars Piguet watch evolved from a long tradition of horological excellence, a masterpiece produced by a master watchmaking brand. Long before the advent of the wristwatch, pocket watches were the sole transportable mode to tell time, ranging from the basic time only, to complicated timepieces. The history of watch complications is a fascinating view into horology’s past, and some of the most intriguing watches ever produced. “Grande Complication” watches are the ultimate expression of watchmaking at its very finest. They are mechanical works of art that bring together three refined complications: a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar and a split-seconds chronograph. While collectors today see them in wristwatch format, their lineage dates back to well over a century. It is interesting to note that in the early 1970s, despite the decline in demand for pocket watches due to the Quartz crisis, Audemars Piguet continued producing extraordinarily costly, grand complication pocket watches, beautifully embodying the brand's expertise in complications.

The present exceptional platinum Grand Complication pocket watch is a modern interpretation of these mechanical marvels. Manufactured in 2011, the watch has a contemporary flair with black dial, which perfectly offsets the sheen of the platinum case. Furthermore, the minute repeating mechanism chimes with great tone and clarity, attesting to the manufacture's mastery. The watch embodies the beauty and masterful craftsmanship of Audemars Piguet’s expertise in complications. The timepiece is in excellent overall condition and presents a rare opportunity for all collectors to own a horological masterpiece.