Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 1995
    Reference No: 25810OR
    Movement No: 437’935
    Case No: D68’754
    Model Name: Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2120/4, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity and Exclusivity dated 23rd October 1995 confirming the watch with this movement and case number was produced in a limited edition of 120 examples, setting pin, fitted winding box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 1995, Audemars Piguet celebrated its 120th anniversary, and as a tradition in the watch industry, the brand launched a commemorative timepiece. The chosen wristwatch was none other than the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. Importantly, the present ref. 25810, limited to 120 pieces, impressively incorporates the sophisticated perpetual calendar complication within the same 39mm case size as the original Royal Oak. The pink gold case is complemented by a matching pink gold dial, where the sunburst sub-dials on the watch create a beautiful contrast against the matte dial surface.

    Notably, the moon phase register on the dial bears the inscription "1875-1995," commemorating the brand's 120th anniversary. Another elegant touch is the intricately hand-engraved skeletonized 21-carat rotor, adorned with the number "120". Powering the watch is Audemars Piguet's self-winding calibre 2120, which boasts a contemporary weekly indication encircling the dial's edge and a classic leap year indication at the month register.

    The present example of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar from 1995 is well-preserved and comes with all its accessories. It is an elegant, luxurious, and historically significant timepiece that would make a perfect addition for lovers and collectors of the Royal Oak collection.

  • 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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Ref. 25810OR
A very rare and attractive limited edition pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year, weekly indication, bracelet, certificate and presentation box, a limited edition of 120 pieces made to commemorate Audemars Piguet's 120th anniversary

Circa 1995
39mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$560,000 - 1,120,000 
€67,100-134,000
$71,800-144,000

Sold for HK$1,905,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024