101st Auction
2019/11/16
Lot 563
Audemars Piguet, Swiss, "Royal Oak Quantième Perpétuel Automatique", Case No. 567 / C55171, Ref. 25654BA.OO.0944BA.01, Cal. 2120, 39 x 48 mm, 178 g, circa 1990
A heavy automatic Geneva wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phase - with original box and integrated watchwinder
Case: 18k gold, screwed on back, AP 18k gold bracelet with deployant clasp, bracelet length 135 mm, total length 170 mm. Dial: gilt.
With its octagonal bezel, "tapisserie" dial and integrated bracelet, the Royal Oak overturned the prevailing codes in 1972 and took its rightful place as a true modern icon.
The Royal Oak model was designed by Gerald Genta; its octagonal screwed bezel was inspired by the shape of a ship's porthole. It was produced in a series of 1000 pieces with the intention to be sold to lovers of luxury timekeepers. After a second series of 1000 Royal Oak "A" serial numbers Audemars Piguet moved on to the "B" series, "C" series, and so on.
This Royal Oak with perpetual calendar and moon phase is in excellent condition; the gold case has some slight, age appropriate surface scratches. The blue hands and the blue moon phase disc form a pleasant contrast to the deep, lustrous gold case and lend the timepiece its marvellous, unique look.
A heavy automatic Geneva wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phase - with original box and integrated watchwinder
Case: 18k gold, screwed on back, AP 18k gold bracelet with deployant clasp, bracelet length 135 mm, total length 170 mm. Dial: gilt.
With its octagonal bezel, "tapisserie" dial and integrated bracelet, the Royal Oak overturned the prevailing codes in 1972 and took its rightful place as a true modern icon.
The Royal Oak model was designed by Gerald Genta; its octagonal screwed bezel was inspired by the shape of a ship's porthole. It was produced in a series of 1000 pieces with the intention to be sold to lovers of luxury timekeepers. After a second series of 1000 Royal Oak "A" serial numbers Audemars Piguet moved on to the "B" series, "C" series, and so on.
This Royal Oak with perpetual calendar and moon phase is in excellent condition; the gold case has some slight, age appropriate surface scratches. The blue hands and the blue moon phase disc form a pleasant contrast to the deep, lustrous gold case and lend the timepiece its marvellous, unique look.
estimated
37.000—47.000 €
Price realized
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