128 Audemars Piguet An impressively rare and historically important, Triple Calendar Moonphase, manual wristwatch in yellow gold, retailed by Cartier, reference 5513.
Estimate: Fr. 120'000 – 240'000
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- Model Triple Calendar Moonphase
- Year 1960
- Reference 5513
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number N° 2545, 014'934
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 9/10 RSQ, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 56'667
- Dimension 31.5mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Throughout the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s to the late 1960s, Audemars Piguet distinguished itself as a discreet yet highly accomplished producer of complicated wristwatches. Operating on an artisanal scale, the manufacture produced very few calendar wristwatches, with research indicating only 68 full calendar movements made between 1945 and 1960. Reference 5513 represents one of the most refined expressions of this production. Manufactured between 1951 and 1967 in just 19 examples across all metals, including only 11 in yellow gold, it ranks among the rarest complicated wristwatches produced by the Maison. The present example is of exceptional importance, bearing the prestigious Cartier signature on the dial. Archival research confirms that only two examples of reference 5513 were delivered to Cartier, the present watch being the first, supplied in May 1960. This rare double signed configuration places the watch within a highly exclusive category born from the collaboration of two of the most prestigious names in watchmaking and jewellery. The watch features a 31 mm yellow gold case with three correctors and displays a complete calendar with day, date, month and moon phases. It is powered by the calibre 9/10" RSQ, reflecting the refined construction typical of Audemars Piguet’s mid-century production. Of particular note, the case bears French import hallmarks to the exterior of the caseback, alongside the mark “EJ”, attributable to Edmond Jaeger. Inside, the key hallmark with maker’s number 23 corresponds to the Geneva based casemaker Eggly & Cie, known to have supplied cases to leading manufactures, including Patek Philippe. The caseback is further engraved “Maman 19 Nov 62”, adding a personal and historically charming dimension to the timepiece.
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