1986 marked the year Audemars Piguet released their first-ever automatic chronograph wristwatch with date indication. Initially presented without a collection name, they were nicknamed as the “Huitieme” in some catalogues made for the Italian market, since 1988. A watch with many firsts, the ref. 25644 was also the first AP model to be offered in tantalum, along with yellow gold and platinum variants.

Fitted in a soft, subtle yellow gold case, the present wristwatch features a warm white dial paired with black indexes and a tachymeter scale. Completed with hands and sub-counters in the same hue as its case, this is a well-balanced timepiece in both proportions and palate. With a “C” serial, the current timepeice is most certainly one of the earlier examples of this reference.

Offered in excellent overall condition, this elegant yellow gold Huitieme chronograph is the perfect summer watch, sporting an athletic aesthetic that seamlessly complements a sun-kissed complexion.