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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 645
Audemars Piguet, No. 263705, case No. 78874, made in 1981. Privileged limited serial numbered production. Extremely fine, 18 ct. gold, skeleton, keyless moon phase astronomical dress-watch with perpetual calendar.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
C. Three piece, massive, "variée", polished and satine with crystal glasses. D. Crystal, with outer Roman numerals on the polished bezel, subsidiary painted dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the dates, the phase and age of the moon. Blued steel "cathedrales" hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, finely engraved and skeletonised, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws and shock absorber suspension, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the back bezel and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 49 mm.
