Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2010
    Reference No: 25829PT.OO.0944PT.01
    Movement No: 719’575
    Case No: G12’992, No. 0’231
    Model Name: Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal.2120/2802, 38 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Platinum Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming this watch was registered on 22 February 2010.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The year 2022 denotes a momentous milestone for Audemars Piguet's most iconic collection - the 'Royal Oak'. Marking the iconic design's 50th anniversary, the manufacture celebrates Gerald Genta's audacious 1972 creation that captivated a new generation. Audemars Piguet succeeded with panache, experimenting with the famed monobloc case, octagonal bezel and distinctive hexagonal screws, paired with a tapisserie dial across sizes and executions. This encapsulated their spirit of innovation and mastery of complications.

    The revered ref. 25829 skeletonized perpetual calendar exemplifies this ethos. Fitted with the cal. 2120/2802 leap year indicator, it improves upon predecessors with refinement. Produced from 1996 to 2013, merely 156 were crafted in prestigious platinum like this outstanding example. Its spectacular skeletonized dial mesmerizes with artful openworking. Substantial yet balanced, this exceptional timepiece will bring joy to connoisseurs.

    This present example embodies the Royal Oak's enduring appeal, blending breakthrough design with artistic excellence. Born with the iconic case and perfected perpetual calendar complication and presented in barely worn condition, it satisfies every collectability criteria.

  • 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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Property from an Important European Collector

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Ref. 25829PT.OO.0944PT.01
An impressive, well-preserved and highly attractive platinum skeletonized perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication and bracelet

Circa 2010
39mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$620,000 - 1,400,000 
€74,400-168,000
$79,500-179,000

Sold for HK$1,244,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024