Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 123
AUDEMARS PIGUET
REF. 25681OR, "THE CLOVER" PERPETUAL CALENDAR, PINK GOLD
REF. 25681OR, "THE CLOVER" PERPETUAL CALENDAR, PINK GOLD
EUR 15,000 - 30,000
USD 15,800 - 31,600 / HKD 124,000 - 248,000 / CHF 15,200 - 30,300
Sold: EUR 54,600
Fine and very rare 18k pink gold self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with day, date, month and moon phases.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
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 "The Clover" Perpetual Calendar
Reference 25681OR
Year 1990's
Movement No. 324401
Case No. C66261
Material Pink gold
Bracelet Leather with 18k pink gold buckle
Diameter 36 mm
Caliber 2120/1
Weight 65,15 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
Following up on the design of Jacqueline Dimier of the perpetual calendar so called "Quantième Perpétual Automatique" (for a rare example featuring a sapphire-crystal case-back, see lot 122), 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 28 ever made in pink gold. These under-appreciated watches, until now, 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 28 ever made in pink gold. These under-appreciated watches, until now, have finally started to attract the collectors attention as their rarity and place in important perpetual calendar history are no longer in question.