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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5273
A fine and thin stainless steel wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$65,000 - 90,000€7,000 - 9,700$8,300 - 11,500
HK$138,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 1970s
- Reference No
- 5273
- Movement No
- 116’636
- Case No
- 58’210
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2120, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet, signed Gay Frères bracelet, max length 200mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet, signed Gay Frères deployant clasp, stamped “4,69”
- Dimensions
- 34mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated and unstamped Audemars Piguet guarantee, Daimaru Department Store Osaka guarantee, original Audemars Piguet leather strap and fitted presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
The present Audemars Piguet stainless steel automatic wristwatch ref. 5273 from circa 1970s is a simple and timeless dress watch fitted with an attractive silvery dial that has aged slightly to a warmer hue. With thin applied baton numerals and an extremely slender case measuring 6.5mm, the combination is harmonious. Heightening its appeal, it is also fitted with a rare and desirable stainless steel bracelet co-signed by Gay Frères and Audemars Piguet. To add to its rarity, the present example is offered with the original guarantee from Audemars Piguet, a guarantee from Japanese department store Daimaru and also its original Audemars Piguet leather strap.
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.