894Σ
Audemars Piguet
Jules Audemars Equation Du Temps, Hong Kong Edition
A very fine and attractive white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, sunrise and sunset indication and equation of time
- Estimate
- HK$78,000 - 120,000€8,400 - 12,900$10,000 - 15,400
HK$201,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Movement No
- 548’653
- Case No
- E 68542
- Model Name
- Jules Audemars Equation Du Temps, Hong Kong Edition
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2120/4, 41 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet watch pouch.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Jules Audemars Equation of Time is a rare complication that defines the passage of a day in an remarkable technical manner. The timepiece is a homage to the pocket watch equipped with this complication by Audemars Piguet in the early 20’s, and is an astronomical innovation that combines several functions: equation of time, sunrise and sunset, as well as perpetual calendar and moon phase. Preserved in excellent condition, the present example is a special edition made for Hong Kong. This is an attractive opportunity for collectors who has a passion for astronomy precision.
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.