231 Audemars Piguet Very Rare and Highly Unusual, Oval shape, Squelette Wristwatch in White Gold, With Extract From the Archives, Reference 14842BC

Estimate: €20,000 –⁠ 40,000

Model: Squelette
Reference: 14842BC
Case Material: White Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1994
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 2003
Case N°: D34527, N°21
Movement N°: 297861
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Extract from the Archives and Delivery Box

This Audemars Piguet reference 14842BC features a skeletonized ultra-thin movement with open-worked gold plates visible from the front and back. Audemars Piguet is known for making skeletonized watches and ones with oval-shaped cases are extremely rare. This watch was intended for a man’s wrist when it debuted, but today it would be suitable for either a man or a lady. With its elongated oval shape, this watch actually fits very well in Audemars Piguet’s line-up of exquisite and creative dress watches: the white-gold case has been finely preserved with clear and deep hallmarks, serial numbers, including the number 21, shown on the back, meaning that the watch comes from a very limited production of specimens. According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet that comes with the lot, the present watch was sold on February 14, 1994, probably a fantastic gift for Valentine’s Day!