80
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15454BC.GG.1259BC.01
Royal Oak 40th Anniversary
A rare and attractive frosted white gold wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, presentation box and outer packaging, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces
- Estimate
- CHF30,000 - 60,000€31,300 - 62,600$34,100 - 68,200
CHF57,150
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2017
- Reference No
- 15454BC.GG.1259BC.01
- Case No
- J51933
- Model Name
- Royal Oak 40th Anniversary
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K frosted white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K frosted white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 37mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Warranty confirming the present watch is part of a limited edition series of 200 pieces, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
-To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Royal Oak for women, Audemars Piguet released the present version of the Royal Oak Frosted Gold in 37mm. The frosted appearance comes from an ancient Florentine hammering technique, made in collaboration with Carolina Bucci.
-The Florentine finish has been used in Carolina Bucci’s workshops originally in jewelry. However, with a collaboration with Audemars Piguet, the watches are finished with this beautiful technique, giving the case a shimmering appearance like no other. This effect is made by beating the gold with a diamond tipped tool, creating tiny indentations on the surface that give a sparkling effect.
-Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is accompanied by its accessories such as the Audemars Piguet Warranty confirming the present watch is part of a limited edition series of 200 pieces, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
-The Florentine finish has been used in Carolina Bucci’s workshops originally in jewelry. However, with a collaboration with Audemars Piguet, the watches are finished with this beautiful technique, giving the case a shimmering appearance like no other. This effect is made by beating the gold with a diamond tipped tool, creating tiny indentations on the surface that give a sparkling effect.
-Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is accompanied by its accessories such as the Audemars Piguet Warranty confirming the present watch is part of a limited edition series of 200 pieces, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
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.