Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 647
AUDEMARS PIGUET, SWITZERLAND, REF. 25681, QUANTIEME PERPETUEL "CLOVER", 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
HKD 95,000 - 190,000 / USD 12,300 - 24,500 / EUR 10,800 - 21,500
Sold: CHF 55,000
A fine and very rare, limited, 18k yellow gold, self winding perpetual calendar wristwatch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet, switzerland
Model Quantieme Perpetuel "Clover"
Limited Edition 022
Reference 25681
Year circa 1990's
Case No. C 66219
Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
Diameter 36
Caliber 2120, 38 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Following up on the design of Jacqueline Dimier of the perpetual calendar so called "Quantième Perpétual Automatique", these references 25681 were only produced from 1988 to 1991, which meant a very short production span and at those times a very small quantity made.
In fact research indicates that no more than 123 were ever made in various metals with only 82 ever made in yellow gold. Under-appreciated for decades, these "Clover" perpetual calendars have finally started to attract the collectors attention as their rarity and place in important perpetual calendar history are no longer in question.
In fact research indicates that no more than 123 were ever made in various metals with only 82 ever made in yellow gold. Under-appreciated for decades, these "Clover" perpetual calendars have finally started to attract the collectors attention as their rarity and place in important perpetual calendar history are no longer in question.
Provenance
Property of a German Gentleman