165 Audemars Piguet A special and very attractive, 'Star Wheel,' wristwatch in yellow gold, with rotating discs display and guilloché dial.

Estimate: € 20,000 –⁠ 40,000

The Audemars Piguet Star Wheel, introduced in the 1990s, is a captivating interpretation of haute horlogerie, showcasing the brand’s ingenuity and artistic craftsmanship. Inspired by 17th-century night clocks, the Star Wheel utilizes a wandering hours complication, where three sapphire disks with printed numerals rotate on a central wheel, each carrying the hours to a fixed minute arc at the top of the dial. The reference 25 720BA, crafted in yellow gold, epitomizes this technical marvel. Its guilloché-patterned dial serves as a refined backdrop for the sapphire disks, which are intricately designed to ensure transparency and legibility. The interplay of light on the gold case, combined with the motion of the rotating disks, creates a mesmerizing spectacle, making this timepiece as much a work of art as it is a precision instrument. This unique mechanism not only eliminates the need for traditional hands but also enhances the poetic charm of time-telling. Accompanied by an extract from the archives, the watch is a testament to Audemars Piguet’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of mechanical creativity. With a 36mm diameter case, slender lugs, and an elegant crown, the Star Wheel is both visually striking and comfortable on the wrist. This model holds a special place in the history of modern watchmaking, standing as a tribute to the brand’s ability to merge tradition with innovation, making it a cherished piece for collectors and connoisseurs of horological artistry.