40 Audemars Piguet Very Rare, Elegant and Tasteful, Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetual Wristwatch, in Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial, With Box and Extract from the Archives, Reference 25654BA
Estimate: €75,000 – 150,000
Sold (Premium)€104,000
Model: Royal Oak
Reference: 25654BA
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1992
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 2120
Case N°: D12775, N°780
Movement N°: 354624
Dimensions: 38 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Box and Extract from the Archives
The Royal Oak is undoubtedly the most iconic watch ever produced by Audemars Piguet, and is the result of the studies and projects of the great watchmaker Gerald Genta, also designer of the Patek Philippe Nautilus and of the Cartier Pasha. Firstly, launched in 1972, it revolutionized the industry and created a new category: “Stainless steel sports watch”. After 10 years from its introduction was presented a version with a perpetual calendar, something very unusual on a sporty watch such is the Royal Oak. The present lot, reference 25654BA, in absolutely stunning condition was in production between 1982 and 1993. This very specimen is the number 780, produced in 1992 and strikes for its quality and beauty. This fine yellow-gold version of the AP Quantieme Perpetuel automatic is both visually striking and highly wearable, yet at the same time a complicated and significant AP heritage timepiece. Its case shows full proportions and sharp edges, the overall appeal enhanced by the stunning, colorful champagne dial. It is, furthermore, equipped with a gold band of best quality without any stretch. It is powered by the caliber 2120/2800, based on the previous 2120: it was launched in 1977 making it the world’s slimmest perpetual calendar movement with a thickness of only 3.95 mm. The very catching case with the iconic octagonal bezel with 8 screws is equipped with a charming champagne dial, applied baton indexes and 4 subsidiary dials for dates and moon phase, the distinctive design of this watch has now become extremely sought after and recognizable and the present lot with its sporty look is perfect for every occasion.