No Reserve
8027Σ
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25657
Quantième Perpétual
A very rare and fine pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 100,000•€7,100 - 11,800$7,700 - 12,800
HK$127,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1990
- Reference No
- 25657
- Movement No
- 367’673
- Case No
- D10’961, No. 4085
- Model Name
- Quantième Perpétual
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2120/2, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Recognized as the first automatic perpetual calendar watch from Audermars Piguet, the reference 5548 was first introduced in 1978. Nicknamed by enthusiasts the “APQP” (for Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetuel),the reference 5548 was developed during the height of the quartz crisis. The APQP is credited with helping Audemars Piguet survive the quartz crisis by showcasing the enduring appeal and technical prowess of mechanical watches.
- Produced from 1982 until 1993, the present successor ref. 25657 can be found in both C and D series. According to Audemars Piguet, a total of 1,821 examples were produced throughout the years. Mostly cased in yellow gold with 1,309 pieces, there are a total of 362 pink gold examples ever made.
- Characterized by its solid snapped caseback, sucken sub-dials and “Swiss Made” inscription, the reference houses the ultra-thin AP 2120/2800 automatic movement. Based on the legendary Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 920, it was the thinnest automatic movement created at the time, and despite the perpetual calendar module stacked on top, it still remains one of the thinnest calendar movements at 3.9 mm thick.
- This example’s blend of elegance, wearability, and historical importance makes it a cornerstone in any enthusiast’s collection, a true testament to Audemars Piguet’s dedication to mechanical innovation during challenging times.
- Produced from 1982 until 1993, the present successor ref. 25657 can be found in both C and D series. According to Audemars Piguet, a total of 1,821 examples were produced throughout the years. Mostly cased in yellow gold with 1,309 pieces, there are a total of 362 pink gold examples ever made.
- Characterized by its solid snapped caseback, sucken sub-dials and “Swiss Made” inscription, the reference houses the ultra-thin AP 2120/2800 automatic movement. Based on the legendary Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 920, it was the thinnest automatic movement created at the time, and despite the perpetual calendar module stacked on top, it still remains one of the thinnest calendar movements at 3.9 mm thick.
- This example’s blend of elegance, wearability, and historical importance makes it a cornerstone in any enthusiast’s collection, a true testament to Audemars Piguet’s dedication to mechanical innovation during challenging times.
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.