Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Dual-Time Audemars Piguet, "Royal Oak Dual- Time Automatic", movement No. 451653, case No. D87939-446, Ref. 25730BA. Sold on December 14th, 1999. Very fine, octagonal, two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, power reserve and an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with 18K white gold concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box and guarantee.
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, 8 gold hexagonal nuts secured by 8 yellow gold screws on the case back, screwed down winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black, inner "Tapisserie" decoration, applied luminous baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the month at 2, the second time zone at 6 and graduation for the power reserve indication between 8 and 11, outer minute track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2229/2845, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |