177 Audemars Piguet A rare and attractive, Royal Oak, wristwatch in white gold, with skeletonized dial and diamond-set hands, reference 14794BC.
Estimate: € 25.000 – 50.000
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| model | Royal Oak |
|---|---|
| year | 1995 |
| reference | 14794BC |
| case material | 18K white gold |
| case number | D51487 |
| bracelet material | 18K white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, approximate length 180 mm |
| movement type | Manual, cal. 2003SQ, 17 jewels |
| movement number | 405'126 |
| dimension | 30mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Audemars Piguet extract from the archives confirming the production of the present timepiece on 2nd May 1995. |
It is said that a true icon never stands still. And so it is with the Royal Oak. While its silhouette remains untouched, Audemars Piguet has never ceased to push the boundaries of innovation within this legendary framework. In the early 1990s, the maison introduced reference 14794—a bold and poetic interpretation of Gérald Genta’s original design, reimagined in a dazzling, open-worked form. Measuring a delicate 30mm, the reference 14794 defies convention not by scale, but by audacity. It exposes the soul of horology with a mesmerising skeletonized dial, masterfully executed with a dazzling interplay of light and shadow. Each element of the movement is meticulously engraved and finished by hand, revealing an artistic sensitivity rarely encountered in contemporary watchmaking. Crafted in white gold and produced in just around 45 pieces between 1995 and 2002, the present example is one of the rarest expressions of this reference. Its svelte case and integrated bracelet shimmer with a quiet opulence, while the diamond-set hands add a touch of flamboyance, a dazzling contrast to the mechanical lattice they float above. This Royal Oak 14794 in white gold is an artistic statement, a celebration of transparency and virtuosity.
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