256 Audemars Piguet A well preserved and stylish, rectangular wristwatch in yellow gold, with champagne dial, reference 6010-516.
Estimate: € 8.000 – 16.000
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| model | Rectangular |
|---|---|
| year | 1988 |
| reference | 6010-516 |
| case material | 18K yellow gold |
| case number | B68876 |
| bracelet material | 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, approximate length 180mm |
| movement type | Electroquartz, 17 jewels |
| movement number | 223'365 |
| dimension | 24mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin dated Feb. 1988 and stamped Gioielleria Capuano, Roma. |
The Royal Oak marked a seismic shift in the design philosophy of Audemars Piguet: a timepiece that dared to merge uncompromising elegance with resolute sportiness. Conceived originally in stainless steel, the model would soon evolve into a full-blown icon, reinterpreted in noble materials such as yellow gold, platinum, and tantalum, sometimes adorned with diamonds or hardstone dials—always effortlessly bridging haute horlogerie and contemporary design. Few timepieces in modern collecting speak so fluently across style and substance, its appeal spanning the decades with undiminished force. The present example, reference 6010-516, is an exquisite specimen of this lineage, crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold. Also nicknamed the “Royal Oak Lady,” it offers a refined take on the model’s legendary octagonal silhouette—here executed with slightly softer proportions, yet unmistakably part of the Royal Oak canon. The condition is nothing short of extraordinary, with sharp bevels and a rigid bracelet. Its champagne tapisserie dial, untouched and wonderfully preserved, is among the most coveted dial variants in this reference. Driven by a precise quartz movement and radiating quiet confidence, this timepiece is a celebration of Audemars Piguet’s daring vision for modern luxury—suited perfectly to the discerning connoisseur in search of elegance scaled with subtle restraint. The present timepeice is further accompanied by its Guarantee stamped Gioielleria Capuano and dated February 1988.
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