Geneva, Nov 06, 2022
LOT 445
AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5554.344, ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR, NO LEAP YEAR INDICATOR, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 80,000 - 120,000
EUR 83,000 - 124,000 / USD 80,000 - 120,000 / HKD 630,000 - 940,000
Sold: CHF 87,500
A very fine, rare, complicated, self-winding, 18k yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch
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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: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet, Switzerland
Model Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique
Reference 5554.344
Year circa 1986
Case No. C34335, No. 421
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 175 mm.
Diameter 39 mm.
Caliber 2120/2800, 33 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories original winding box
Notes
Designed in 1971 by Gerald Genta and launched in 1972, the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet is one of the most iconic model in the contemporary watchmaking industry. This reference 5554 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar dates back to 1986 and is one of the very first perpetual calendar Royal Oaks to ever see the light of day. These first-series ref. 5554/25554 were introduced in 1983 and it is estimated that fewer than 300 of these watches were made in various metals. These first-series models featured smooth metal dials instead of the initial “tapisserie” dial. This is one of the most perfect synthesis made by Audemars Piguet between Gerald Genta’s design and the lineage of beautiful and remarkable perpetual calendar wristwatches.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss collector