Exclusive Timepieces 22 – 23 October 2022 | Monaco
Auction Details
One of the finest selections of vintage and contemporary watches we were able to put together. We tried to do our best to offer you extremely rare and well preserved collectable pieces of the best manufactures.
Session I: Saturday 22 October, 2:30 PM – lots 1 to 104
Session II: Sunday 23 October, 10:30 AM – lots 105 to 179
Session III: Sunday 23 October, 2:30 PM – lots 180 to 271
253 Audemars Piguet Special and Gorgeous, Quantieme Perpetual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch, in Yellow Gold, With Silvered Dial, Reference 5557
Estimate: € 18,000 – 36,000
Model: Quantieme Perpetuel
Reference: 5557
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1980s
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 2120/1
Case N°: B72830, N° 846
Movement N°: 226208
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
In 1978 Audemars Piguet revealed its first automatic perpetual calendar that was, at that time, the thinnest specimen ever produced around the globe. This Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar watch has been realized in 18k yellow gold with its integrated bracelet. It has been retained in perfect condition and cased in a yellow-gold case with a very rare gold woven bracelet. The thin octagonal and circular stepped case in yellow gold with a snap on case back and yellow-gold bezel is definitely elegant and became even more attractive with the addiction of the special dial with the subsidiary dials for the months, days of the week and date, and moon phase. Powered by Audemars Piguet’s famous automatic caliber 2120, the present timepiece is with its 36 mm case size is the perfect size for both man and women.