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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 6001
A very attractive and rare oval-rectangular octagonal-shaped stainless steel quartz wristwatch with date and bracelet
- Estimate
- CHF5,000 - 8,000€4,600 - 7,400$5,400 - 8,700
CHF50,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1975
- Reference No
- 6001
- Case No
- 100'132
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 2510, 13 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm Length, 35mm Width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
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Catalogue Essay
The Audemars Piguet 6001 is an incredibly good looking timepiece with an undeniable 70’s coolness factor to it. Launched in 1974, it was Audemars Piguet’s first watch featuring a quartz movement and was available in steel, yellow gold or white gold.
While brands such as Rolex or Patek Philippe had participated in the developing of the Beta 21 quartz movement, Omega had developed the ultra precise Megaquartz caliber 1510 - precise to one second a month (please see lot 154 for the Omega Constellation with Megaquartz movement) which it shared with Audemars Piguet who labeled it as cal. 2510 and that can be found in the present reference 6001. The small pusher under the crown enables the wearer to correct the one second discrepancy.
Design-wise the reference 6001 is almost a rectangular Royal Oak, keeping with the 8 edges to the bezel and the tapisserie dial. It even features the AP at 6 o’clock like the beloved ref 5402 A Series. It is entirely possible that this reference was the brain child of Gerald Genta given the aesthetic similarities with the Royal Oak.
While brands such as Rolex or Patek Philippe had participated in the developing of the Beta 21 quartz movement, Omega had developed the ultra precise Megaquartz caliber 1510 - precise to one second a month (please see lot 154 for the Omega Constellation with Megaquartz movement) which it shared with Audemars Piguet who labeled it as cal. 2510 and that can be found in the present reference 6001. The small pusher under the crown enables the wearer to correct the one second discrepancy.
Design-wise the reference 6001 is almost a rectangular Royal Oak, keeping with the 8 edges to the bezel and the tapisserie dial. It even features the AP at 6 o’clock like the beloved ref 5402 A Series. It is entirely possible that this reference was the brain child of Gerald Genta given the aesthetic similarities with the Royal Oak.
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.