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Audemars Piguet
Tradition Repetition Minutes Quantieme Perpetuel
A fine and very rare platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phase and leap year indicator
- Estimate
- HK$300,000 - 450,000€32,600 - 49,000$37,500 - 56,000
HK$525,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1994
- Movement No
- 442'812
- Case No
- No. 1, D96515
- Model Name
- Tradition Repetition Minutes Quantieme Perpetuel
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2866Q, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Navy blue<em> Audemars Piguet</em> crocodile strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum <em>Audemars Piguet </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 34mm width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved No.1</em>
- Accessories
- Accompanied by <em>Audemars Piguet</em> service receipt dated 3 March 2017.
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Catalogue Essay
This Audemars Piguet platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar watch is a lovely example of the fine art of traditional watch making. The firm sought to create a watch based on its long history. Number 1, it is the perfect marriage of form and function. The tonneau-shaped case has a classic design and feel, while the movement is the epitome of workmanship. In excellent condition, with a crisp case, and lovely repeating tone, Audemars Piguet ‘tradition’ is brought to light, and a delight to wear.
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.