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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25654ST
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
A fine and rare stainless steel perpetual calendar wristwatch with bracelet, moonphases and additional mother of pearl dial, fitted watch winder and guarantee
- Estimate
- CHF70,000 - 140,000€67,600 - 135,000$71,600 - 143,000
CHF327,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1989
- Reference No
- 25654ST
- Movement No
- 294'173
- Case No
- C19665.172
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2120/2800, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by original guarantee, second mother of pearl dial, service papers, additional link, key, travel box, product literature, setting pin, fitted watch winder and outer packaging. Further accompanied by Audemars Piguet and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo co-signed Royal Oak 50th Anniversary Attestation.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Reference 25654 replaced the first Royal Oak Perpetual calendar reference 25554 in 1987 and was produced until 1998 in 315 pieces in steel, 430 pieces in yellow gold, 68 pieces in steel and yellow gold and 38 in platinum. It differs from its sibling for a slightly thicker case thickness (8.25mm vs the 7.5mm of ref. 25554) meant to improve its water resistance capabilities.
The present reference 25654ST is a must have for any Royal Oak collector as it ticks many boxes that make collectors' hearts beat faster: it is not only part of the earlier series of perpetual calendar Royal Oak models made in only 315 pieces in steel but it also is in absolutely stunning condition. A time capsule, it was made in 1989 and is offered complete with winding box, certificate of guarantee, setting pin and service papers dating from 2016.
The excitement doesn't stop here, as the watch is furthermore accompanied by an extremely rare mother of pearl dial with blue accents found in the full platinum models enabling the watch to change appearances, going from a contemporary monochrome to sleek elegance, depending on which dial is mounted.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Goodwill Caravan, a non governmental organization that supports and protects refugee children, with a current focus in Ukrainian refugees
The present reference 25654ST is a must have for any Royal Oak collector as it ticks many boxes that make collectors' hearts beat faster: it is not only part of the earlier series of perpetual calendar Royal Oak models made in only 315 pieces in steel but it also is in absolutely stunning condition. A time capsule, it was made in 1989 and is offered complete with winding box, certificate of guarantee, setting pin and service papers dating from 2016.
The excitement doesn't stop here, as the watch is furthermore accompanied by an extremely rare mother of pearl dial with blue accents found in the full platinum models enabling the watch to change appearances, going from a contemporary monochrome to sleek elegance, depending on which dial is mounted.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Goodwill Caravan, a non governmental organization that supports and protects refugee children, with a current focus in Ukrainian refugees
Literature
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.