170Σ︎
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25661PT/002
Quantième Perpetuel “White Mother-of-Pearl”
An exceptionally rare and exquisite platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phase, white mother-of-pearl dial, certificate, and presentation box
完整圖錄內容
• Rare platinum case with white mother-of-pearl dial
• Original certificate of origin dated August 1995
• One of only 37 platinum examples made, very few of those (perhaps less than 10) fitted with mother-of-pearl dial
Recognized as the first automatic perpetual calendar watch from Audermars Piguet, the reference 5548 was first introduced in 1978. Nicknamed by enthusiasts the “APQP” (for Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetuel), the reference 5548 was developed during the height of the quartz crisis. The APQP is credited with helping Audemars Piguet survive the quartz crisis by showcasing the enduring appeal and technical prowess of mechanical watches.
The reference 25661, in production between 1985 and 1994, was manufactured alongside the 25548 and featured a sapphire display caseback. At only 36mm, the extreme slimness of the case is incredible when considering the integration of a full perpetual calendar with the caliber 2120/2800. Furthermore, this 25661PT is fitted with a dynamic white mother-of-pearl dial with a stunning wave-like texture and brilliant flashes of pink, blue, and purple. The black print allows for better legibility and the slice of mother-of-pearl shows no fissures or cracks. The beautifully preserved case bears the crisp hallmarks to the side, common with these early QPs.
Accompanied by its original certificate of origin dating to August 1995 and presentation box, it was sold right after the production period had ended, and indicates the correct 002 dial code for mother-of-pearl for this reference.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A 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.