Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 460
AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5537, PERPETUAL
CALENDAR POCKET WATCH, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
HKD 120,000 - 160,000 / USD 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 25,000
A very fine and rare, manual wind, 18k yellow gold perpetual calendar pocket watch.
| Grading System | |
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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: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet
Reference 5537 BA
Year Sold in July 1967
Movement No. 48800
Case No. 48800
Caliber 17 SVFQ
Dimensions 47 mm
Signature Case and Movement
Accessories Extract from the archives
Notes
Not to be confused with later pieces made in the 1970’s and 1980’s, this perpetual calendar
pocket watch was made in the 1960’s. Using a typical art deco design as reflected in the case and
two-tone dial design, it uses the caliber 17’’’ which was produced in very few quantities and is the
first of its type to appear at auction. to appear at auction.