Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 52

AUDEMARS PIGUET
REF. 25654ST, ROYAL OAK, PERPETUAL CALENDAR “YVES KLEIN”, SAPPYRE BLUE DIAL, STEEL

EUR 150,000 - 300,000

USD 160,000 - 320,000 / HKD 1,250,000 - 2,500,000 / CHF 156,000 - 312,000

Sold: EUR 221,850

Extremely fine and extremely rare, automatic, steel, perpetual calendar, sapphire blue dial, wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade:
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

Model Royal Oak

Reference 25654ST

Year Sold in Italy 2001

Movement No. 425021

Case No. N.D60401-1055

Bracelet Original Audemars Piguet integrated steel bracelet

Caliber 2120-4

Dimensions 39mm

Signature Case, dial, movement signed

Accessories Windig box, warranty

Notes

Reference 25654 replaced the first Royal Oak Perpetual calendar reference 25554 in 1987 and was produced until 1998 in 315 piecesin steel, 430 pieces in yellow gold, 68 pieces in steel and yellow gold and 38 in platinum. It differs from its sibling for a slightly thicker case thickness (8.25mm vs the 7.5mm of ref. 25554) meant to improve its water resistance capabilities. When the beauty and rarity of the “Sapphire Blue Yves Klein” dial merges with the collectability and historical appeal of a “no leap year” perpetual calendar Royal Oak, one knows without a doubt that one is in the presence of a wristwatch that is as eminently collectible as it is strikingly charming.