Audemars Piguet - The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT New York Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 2006
    Reference No: 25977ST
    Movement No: 600'780
    Case No: F65221
    Model Name: Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 2889, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 44mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin and Exclusivity, presentation box, instruction manual, key and outer packaging. Further accompanied by Audemars Piguet and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo co-signed Royal Oak 50th Anniversary Attestation.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Audemars Piguet continued the expansion of the Royal Oak with the introduction of the reference 25977, a chronograph tourbillon launched in 2003 and produced until 2013 in very small numbers. A curious combination of complications, the present Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph is impressive in absolutely every sense, from its large 44mm case to the technical prowess required for its development.

    Two iterations have been made for the model, a more sporty one with blue dial and red accents, perhaps inspired by “racing” dials, and the present monochrome black variation, for a more sleek livery. Powered by the manual wound caliber 2889 beating at 21,6000 vph, this highly accurate timepiece boasts a power reserve of up to 72 hours. Rarely seen on the market, the present lot is accompanied by an Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin and Exclusivity, presentation box, and accessories.

  • 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. 25977ST
A large and impressive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tourbillon regulator, bracelet, certificate, and presentation box

2006
44mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.

Estimate
$50,000 - 100,000 
CHF45,000-90,000
€46,200-92,400
HK$391,000-782,000
S$67,200-134,000

Sold for $82,550

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023