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Audemars Piguet
Quantieme Perpetual Automatique
A fine yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 60,000€4,700 - 7,000$5,000 - 7,500
HK$43,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1987
- Movement No
- 286'185
- Case No
- 2527 and C35500
- Model Name
- Quantieme Perpetual Automatique
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2120/2, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black leather strap
- Dimensions
- 36 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present watch, encased in yellow gold, features four registers for day, date, month and moon phases that gives a very classic and sophisticated look to the wearer. Offered in well preserved condition, the present watch displays a perfect combination of mechanical complexity and clean aesthetics.
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.
Browse MakerToday, 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.