107 Audemars Piguet An incredibly rare, important and very well preserved, Triple Calendar Moon Phase, square-shape manual wristwatch in yellow gold, retailed by Cartier.
Estimate: Fr. 250'000 – 500'000
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- Model Triple Calendar Moon Phase
- Year Circa 1960s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 56'744, 022'283
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 9/10 RSQ, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 56'744
- Dimension 25mm width x 34mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Some watches are rare. Others are important. And then there are those few that quietly sit at the intersection of both: pieces that, once understood, fundamentally reshape how one looks at a brand’s history. This Audemars Piguet belongs firmly to that last category. Long before complicated wristwatches became a staple of modern collecting, Audemars Piguet was already experimenting with calendar indications in wrist format. These early efforts were never about volume; they were about possibility. Produced in exceedingly small numbers, each example feels less like a model and more like a bespoke exercise in watchmaking. What immediately sets this watch apart is its architecture. The rectangular case, with its compact proportions and almost delicate lugs, gives it a distinctly refined presence on the wrist, far removed from the more familiar round designs of the period. The dial, is nothing less exceptional. At first glance, it appears complex, day, date, month, and lunar display all competing for attention. Yet, spend a moment with it, and a sense of calm order emerges. The indications are arranged with remarkable discipline, creating a composition that is informative without ever becoming overwhelming. The Cartier signature further enhances its intrigue, hinting at a collaboration between two of the most important names in watchmaking history. Production of such watches was extraordinarily limited, with only a handful believed to exist today. This is not rarity in the conventional sense: it is scarcity born of intention, from an era when such creations were reserved for a very select audience. For the seasoned collector, this is not simply another complicated watch. It is a statement piece, quiet, intellectual, and deeply significant.
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