Hong Kong, May 28, 2022
LOT 245
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25554 BA, self-winding, perpetual calendar (first generation), moon phases, calibre 2120 / 2800; “Royal Oak”; 18K yellow gold
HKD 1,190,000 - 1,590,000
EUR 144,000 - 192,000 / CHF 150,000 - 200,000 / USD 152,000 - 202,000
18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with case-back screwed by eight screws, octagonal bezel screwed by eight screws, gold colour dial with radial applied indexes and four horological complications:
· Half-instantaneous perpetual calendar
· Date of the month (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· Day of the week (subsidiary dial at 9 o’clock; indications given in English)
· Month of the year (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock; indications given in English)
· Age and phases of the moon (subsidiary dial, graduated from 0 to 29 ½, and aperture at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet, Le Brassus (Vallée de Joux)
Model “Royal Oak”
Reference 25554 BA
Year circa 1986
Movement No. 286 052
Case No. C 19 549
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet integrated 18K yellow gold “Royal Oak” bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 39.9 mm. (bezel)
Length 180 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 2120 / 2800
Height 47.8 mm.
Width 38.6 mm.
Weight 171.4 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box (electric motor with plug), modern certificate of origin
Notes
The certificate, dated November 23, 2020, mentioned that this watch was sold by de Verde, on September 5, 1986.
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Designed in 1971 by Gerald Genta and launched in 1972, the "Royal Oak" by Audemars Piguet is one of the most iconic model in the contemporary watchmaking industry.
This Ref. 25554, "Royal Oak" Perpetual Calendar, dates back to 1986 and is one of the very first perpetual calendar "Royal Oaks" to ever see the light of day.
These first-series Ref. 5554/25554 were introduced in 1983 and it is estimated that fewer than 300 of these watches were made in various metals.
These first-series models featured smooth metal dials instead of the initial "tapisserie" dial.
This is one of the most perfect synthesis made by Audemars Piguet between Gerald Genta's design and the lineage of beautiful and remarkable perpetual calendar wristwatches.
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Designed in 1971 by Gerald Genta and launched in 1972, the "Royal Oak" by Audemars Piguet is one of the most iconic model in the contemporary watchmaking industry.
This Ref. 25554, "Royal Oak" Perpetual Calendar, dates back to 1986 and is one of the very first perpetual calendar "Royal Oaks" to ever see the light of day.
These first-series Ref. 5554/25554 were introduced in 1983 and it is estimated that fewer than 300 of these watches were made in various metals.
These first-series models featured smooth metal dials instead of the initial "tapisserie" dial.
This is one of the most perfect synthesis made by Audemars Piguet between Gerald Genta's design and the lineage of beautiful and remarkable perpetual calendar wristwatches.