Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 417
AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK JUMBO A SERIES NO. A1685 STEEL Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Jumbo, Automatic, case No. A 1685, Ref. 5402ST. Made circa 1975. Very fine and rare, octagonal, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, octagonal bezel set with 8 hexagonal nuts embanked in 8 screws on the case back, angled lugs, screwed-down winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite, clous de Paris decoration, applied luminous steel baton indexes, aperture for the date at 3. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 2121, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 39 x 47 mm. THICKNESS 7 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |