231 Audemars Piguet Very Rare and Highly Unusual, Oval shape, Squelette Wristwatch in White Gold, With Extract From the Archives, Reference 14842BC

Estimate: € 20.000 –⁠ 40.000

Model Squelette
Year 1994
Reference 14842BC
Case Material White Gold
Case Number D34527, N°21
Bracelet Material Leather Strap
Movement Manual, cal. 2003
Movement Number 297861
Signed Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives and Delivery Box
Movement Manual, cal. 2003

This Audemars Piguet reference 14842BC features a skeletonized ultra-thin movement with open-worked gold plates visible from the front and back. Audemars Piguet is known for making skeletonized watches and ones with oval-shaped cases are extremely rare. This watch was intended for a man’s wrist when it debuted, but today it would be suitable for either a man or a lady. With its elongated oval shape, this watch actually fits very well in Audemars Piguet’s line-up of exquisite and creative dress watches: the white-gold case has been finely preserved with clear and deep hallmarks, serial numbers, including the number 21, shown on the back, meaning that the watch comes from a very limited production of specimens. According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet that comes with the lot, the present watch was sold on February 14, 1994, probably a fantastic gift for Valentine’s Day!