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Audemars Piguet
A lady's very fine, rare and highly unusual platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch
- Estimate
- HK$240,000 - 400,000
HK$400,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1963
- Movement No
- 84'858
- Case No
- 21'096
- Material
- Platinum and diamonds
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 2005, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Platinum and diamond-set bracelet, 160 mm. maximum length
- Dimensions
- 14 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Audemars Piguet</em> pouch.
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Catalogue Essay
This extraordinary and highly unusual platinum, brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamond bracelet watch is preserved in absolutely exceptional condition with hardly any signs of wear. The craftsmanship of the bracelet is extraordinary, giving the watch a very unique look and feel. Manufactured to a very high quality, the jeweler whom Audemars Piguet commissioned to create this diamond watch has excelled on every level.
This highly unique bracelet watch with its graduated precious stone bracelet is a true statement from the 1960s era and completely in vogue for the period. It remains more in vogue and highly sought after today.
This highly unique bracelet watch with its graduated precious stone bracelet is a true statement from the 1960s era and completely in vogue for the period. It remains more in vogue and highly sought after today.
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.