Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SIX Hong Kong Monday, May 28, 2018 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2014
    Reference No: 15202OR
    Movement No: 833'769
    Model Name: Royal Oak
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet link bracelet, max length 190mm.
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold double deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm. Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by original Audemars Piguet wooden box, Certificate of Guarantee dated May 5, 2014, product literature and outer packaging

  • Catalogue Essay

    Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak is a legend among watch collectors. The first stainless steel luxury sports wristwatch with fully integrated bracelet, it was a revolutionary model from the 1970s that was the watch worlds answer to changing tastes and fashion. The caliber 2121 automatic movement was the thinnest ever made and was so well received that it is still used today.

    The present example of the Royal Oak Ultra-thin is one of the best examples to come to auction. In unused condition, and with original presentation box and certificate, it is a reminder to all collectors what an unpolished untouched example looks and feels like. There are rare opportunities at auction to become the owner of a new watch, but this example is sure to be a favorite, and sought after by all collectors.

  • Artist Biography

    Audemars Piguet

    Swiss • 1881

    A 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.

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FROM AN IMPORTANT ASIAN COLLECTOR

923

Ref. 15202OR
An exceptional pink gold ultra-thin wristwatch with date, bracelet and original presentation box and guarantee

Circa 2014
39mm. Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
HK$320,000 - 480,000 
€35,200-52,800
$41,000-61,500

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