Geneva, Nov 10, 2024

LOT 558

AUDEMARS PIGUET, SWITZERLAND, REF. 8638.424, ROYAL OAK II, AUTOMATIC, STEEL AND 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 27,000 - 45,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,800 / EUR 3,200 - 5,400

Sold: CHF 7,500

A fine, rare, early, stainless steel and yellow gold, self winding wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

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 II

Reference 8638.424

Year Sold in January 1979

Movement No. 176494

Case No. B 16004/ No. 143

Bracelet stainless steel and yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 170 mm.

Diameter 29

Caliber 2062, 24 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, warranty, instruction and service booklets

Notes

Launched in 1976, the reference 8638 was the only lady's Royal Oak available equipped with a self-winding movement. In 1977, the two-tone and the yellow gold versions were made available and some versions, such as this one is engraved Royal Oak II on the caseback. Discontinued in 1980, this example come accompanied by its original box and warranty.

Provenance

Property of an Italian lady