Audemars Piguet - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 1990s
    Reference No: 25572ST.O.0789ST.01
    Movement No: 415’178
    Case No: No. 1723; D-76478
    Model Name: Royal Oak Day-Date “Owl”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2810, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max overall length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 36mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by undated Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, fitted octagonal green leather presentation box, and outer presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Following in the footsteps of the perpetual calendar model, Audemars Piguet introduced the reference 25572 as a medium complication day/date in 1983, though it was initially referred to as the reference 5572. The reference remained in production until 1998, where production dipped between 1985 and 1995, and then came back into vogue during the last three years of production. A total of 1,770 examples were made: 576 in steel, 524 in yellow gold, 654 in steel and yellow gold, and 16 in white gold.

    The day and date disks are showcased in two different sub-dials elegantly arranged at the center of the dial, respectively on the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. This configuration renders the dial clean and well-balanced, making it extremely appealing and appreciated amongst collectors.

    Originally white, the dial of the present example has developed a warm patina tending to the cream/off-white color. Preserved in lovely condition, it comes complete with its original Certificate of Origin and coveted green leather octagonal presentation box.

  • 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. 25572ST.O.0789ST.01
A sporty and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, day and date functions, certificate, and presentation box

Circa 1990s
36mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.

Estimate
$10,000 - 20,000 
CHF8,800-17,600
€9,400-18,700
HK$77,700-155,000

Sold for $30,480

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024