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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 15129ST.OO.0789ST.01
Royal Oak
A “like-new”, very rare and well-preserved limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with caseback embossed with the emblem of Kuwait, center seconds, date, bracelet, warranty and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 20 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 310,000€14,700 - 37,900$15,400 - 39,700
HK$228,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2003
- Reference No
- 15129ST.OO.0789ST.01
- Movement No
- 557’648
- Case No
- F04’108
- Model Name
- Royal Oak
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2225, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty stamped Ahmed Behbehani Showroom, Kuwait dated 25th December 2003, instruction manual, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2003, the reference 15129ST.OO.0789ST.01 is the mid-sized variant of the Royal Oak, featuring a 36mm case, a clean Tapisserie dial, and a date function. With the brand ’s signature integrated bracelet, this model offers a snug fit suitable for both genders. The present timepiece is, most importantly, part of a very rare limited edition series made specifically for the Kuwait market, with only 20 examples ever produced. Notably, the caseback is embossed with the proud emblem of Kuwait.
Extremely well-preserved and presented in “like-new” condition, this example with its full set of accessories appears to have never been worn, as it retains partial factory stickers on the inner side of the bracelet. As mid-sized Royal Oaks are starting to make a come back in the market, it is sure to ignite strong interest among the Audemars Piguet community of collectors.
Extremely well-preserved and presented in “like-new” condition, this example with its full set of accessories appears to have never been worn, as it retains partial factory stickers on the inner side of the bracelet. As mid-sized Royal Oaks are starting to make a come back in the market, it is sure to ignite strong interest among the Audemars Piguet community of collectors.
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.