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Audemars Piguet
Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
A fine and rare white gold, diamond and sapphire-set perpetual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 180,000
HK$150,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1990
- Movement No
- 273307
- Case No
- C 4730
- Model Name
- Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
- Material
- 18k white gold, diamonds and sapphires
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2120/2, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k white gold <em>Audemars Piguet </em>bracelet, 175 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Audemars Piguet </em>folding clasp stamped <em>Audemars Piguet </em>
- Dimensions
- 38 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This perpetual calendar wristwatch is set with diamonds and sapphires to the bezel and features Audemars Piguet's famous caliber 2120. The case back is further engraved No 001 leading us to believe this watch is the first example produced within the reference. Overall, the watch and bracelet are preserved in extremely good condition.
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.