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


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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