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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25756BC
Quantième Perpetuel
A magnificent and possibly unique white gold, diamond, and emerald-set perpetual calendar wristwatch with pavé dial and mother-of-pearl subdials
- Estimate
- $40,000 - 80,000
$177,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1990s
- Reference No
- 25756BC
- Movement No
- 390'808
- Case No
- D46263; No. 1
- Model Name
- Quantième Perpetuel
- Material
- 18K white gold, diamonds, emeralds
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2003/2805, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm Width x 36mm Length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The original square calendar watch was inspired by a historical piece created by Audemars Piguet in the 1940s and 1950s, the reference 5514. Only 22 pieces were made, and only 7 pieces have appeared publicly across the three metals combined. With its distinctive tear drop lugs and compact design, the 5514 is a clear predecessor to the Quantième Perpetuel Carré, born in the 1990s. A highly limited series of elaborate gem-set pieces were made in this time period, such as the present lot, with gem-encrusted bezels and dials. This reference 25756 lacks the lugs of other examples, and is a possibly unique configuration.
This particular example, bearing case number 1, with its matching sapphire and diamond siblings, was likely made for a VIP client and stands out with its dazzling diamond and emerald-set bezel and full pavé diamond dial, as well as elegant mother-of-pearl subdials. The quarter hours on the bezel are calibre-cut emeralds, while the interior hour markers are round brilliant emeralds, all accented by an emerald cabochon crown.
Offered in outstanding overall condition, it’s an audacious and vibrant choice for the collector.
This particular example, bearing case number 1, with its matching sapphire and diamond siblings, was likely made for a VIP client and stands out with its dazzling diamond and emerald-set bezel and full pavé diamond dial, as well as elegant mother-of-pearl subdials. The quarter hours on the bezel are calibre-cut emeralds, while the interior hour markers are round brilliant emeralds, all accented by an emerald cabochon crown.
Offered in outstanding overall condition, it’s an audacious and vibrant choice for the collector.
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.