Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 344
AUDEMARS PIGUET
REF. 25554BA, ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR 1ST GENERATION YELLOW GOLD
REF. 25554BA, ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR 1ST GENERATION YELLOW GOLD
EUR 180,000 - 300,000
USD 190,000 - 316,000 / HKD 1,490,000 - 2,480,000 / CHF 182,000 - 304,000
Extremely rare and fine, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, tonneau shaped gentleman's wristwatch, gold dial, perpetual calendar and moon phases.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet, Le Sentier (Vallée de Joux)
Model Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Reference 25554 BA
Year 1986
Movement No. 274 256
Case No. C 16 522
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet integrated 18K yellow gold AP bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 39 mm.
Length 180 mm.
Caliber 2120 / 2800
Weight 180.32 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box; Extract from the Archives
Notes
Designed in 1971 by Gerald Genta and launched in 1972, the Royal Oak by Aude- mars 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.