Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 288

Audemars Piguet, Genève, John Schaeffer, Répétition Minutes, movement No. 412406, case No. D 83150, 1990's.Very fine and very rare, 'carré galbé', minute repeating, jump-hour, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle.

USD 45,000 - 55,000

C. three body, shaped, solid, polished and brushed, transparent back with screws, flat bezel. D. cushion shaped white enamel with painted black Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial and aperture for the hour, 'Cathédrale' blued steel hands. M. 9 1/4''', cal. 2866., rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 34 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 posiitons, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, repeater on gongs by means ofslide on the bandDial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 41 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

John SchaefferThe first Audemars Piguet watch with minute repeater was created in 1907 for the famous American industrialist John Schaeffer, who wanted to personalize his watch by having Audemars Piguet position the letters of his name on the hour markers. The historic cushion shaped case has been reintroduced by Le Brassus manufacture, revising its dimensions slightly - wider and a little rounder than the original.