Geneva, May 11, 2024
LOT 158
AUDEMARS PIGUET, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5548, QUANTIEME PERPETUEL, "SWISS" ONLY DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 87,000 - 130,000 / USD 11,100 - 16,600 / EUR 10,200 - 15,300
Sold: CHF 32,500
A fine, as new, early, 18k yellow gold, self winding perpetual calendar wristwatch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1-8 |
As new Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet, switzerland
Model Quantieme Perpetuel
Reference 5548
Year circa 1980's
Case No. B50090, 311
Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle
Diameter 36
Caliber 2120/2800, 36 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, instruction booklet, push pin
Notes
Launched in 1978, under the impulse of Jacqueline Dimmer, it marked the launch of an iconic watch for the brand, a slim perpetual calendar wristwatch. Early examples such as this one (No. 0311) are rare as these were only produced until 1984 before being replaced with the new reference number 25548. Only these examples were signed "Swiss" at 6 o clock and had hallmarks on the outer caseback. This example consigned by the original owner is in as new condition showing almost no wear with crisp hallmarks and engravings.
Provenance
Property of the original Swiss owner