"Grande complication" wristwatches are extremely rare to come by, and the present example by Audemars Piguet is no exception. The present Jules Audemars Grande Complication Automatique not only features a minute repeating, perpetual calendar and split seconds chronograph function, it is also cased in platinum, the noblest of all metals.

Following the injection of technical innovation following the advent of the quartz crisis, Audemars Piguet released its first Grande Complication wristwatch in 1996 with the Jules Audemars model. It subsequently was launched in the Royal Oak model in 1997. While the manufacture had already started making grande complication pocket watches since 1882, it was not until the 20th century that they made this function in a wristwatch. Combining these three complications within the confined space of a movement requires an exceeding amount of finesse and know-how. Audemars Piguet states that it takes over six to eight months of work to create a grande complication movement, made of no less than 648 components. Each movement is made by the same watchmaker from start to finish.

Furthermore, this watch is offered in outstanding and original condition. The minute repeating is in phase and has a terrific tone and quality, boosting the appeal of this neo-vintage complicated wristwatch.