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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 4100BA
Royal Oak
A fine and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with date, sweep center seconds and bracelet, retailed by Tiffany & Co
- Estimate
- HK$94,000 - 140,000€10,700 - 15,900$12,100 - 17,900
HK$150,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1980
- Reference No
- 4100BA
- Movement No
- 227'738
- Case No
- B58024, No. 1507
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2123, 33 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 180mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm Diameter
- Signed
- Dial, case, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Featuring a smaller case than the original Royal Oak “Jumbo”, the ref. 4100BA features a comfortable case size measuring 36mm in diameter. Launched in the late 1970’s it was the predecessor to the much more common ref. 14790. Featuring a self-winding caliber 2123, the watch is practical and robust.
The present example in yellow gold fitted with a white dial additionally features a “Tiffany & Co” on the dial above “Automatic”. Retailed by the famous house of luxury jewelry, the model was only available from the Tiffany & Co boutique in New York.
The present example in yellow gold fitted with a white dial additionally features a “Tiffany & Co” on the dial above “Automatic”. Retailed by the famous house of luxury jewelry, the model was only available from the Tiffany & Co boutique in New York.
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.