Geneva, May 08, 2022

LOT 219

AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 56049, ROYAL OAK, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 9,900 - 14,900 / USD 10,800 - 16,100 / HKD 85,000 - 128,000

Sold: CHF 17,500

A fine, rare, heavy, quartz, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with date


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
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

Model Royal Oak

Reference 56049BA

Year circa 1980

Case No. C14081

Bracelet integrated 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, approx. overall length 170 mm.

Caliber 2510

Diameter 29 x 38 (including lugs) mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Often overlooked by collectors, this unusual version of the Royal Oak is very rare. Often found in steel and steel and gold, these gold versions are impressive weighing in at 138 grams and with a date. Kept in excellent overall condition with a tight bracelet and visible hallmarks, a rectangular version of the iconic design by Gerald Genta.

Provenance

Property of a US collector