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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5207BA
A fine, rare and thin yellow gold wristwatch with mesh bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 80,000€6,400 - 8,600$7,700 - 10,300
HK$60,480
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1963
- Reference No
- 5207BA
- Movement No
- 88'370
- Case No
- 29148
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal.2003, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet, max length 185mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 32mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Delivered by Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming its date of register of the present timepiece on 22nd August 1963.
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Catalogue Essay
Decorated with diverse finishing throughout, the present time-only wristwatch in yellow gold is fuelled with incredible vintage charm. Masterfully decorated with a linen textured dial contrasting with the lean profile of a bark finished coin edge case, the timepiece is further paired with a ultra-light mesh bracelet that enables maximum comfort on the wrist. Reminiscent of a golden era in time, the present specimen is furthermore delivered with its Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the timepiece.
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.