| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20866 | |
| Stock # | 20866 | |
| Model Name | Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetual Calendar | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 25654PR | |
| Condition | Mint+ | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Platinum / 18K Rose Gold | |
| Case Shape | Octagonal | |
| Case Size | 39mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Salmon | |
| Caseback | Display | |
| Complications |
Perpetual Calendar Moonphase |
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| Year | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Audemars Piguet hit horological gold when they hired Gerald Genta to design the Royal Oak in 1972. While the Quantieme perpetual calendar Royal Oak watches are rare to start with, in this combination of platinum and 18k rose gold case, with AP model number 25654PR.OO.0944PR.01, this is the rarest of the rare, with the possible exception of the tantalum and rose gold version.
The Royal Oak is all about the case, the visual highlight of which is the octagonal bezel, which on this watch is 18k rose gold. The Royal Oak also has the distinction of being the first watch to have an integral bracelet. In addition, the fit and finish on a Royal Oak is always phenomenal. The case is sculpted from a massive chunk of platinum and has case side bevels. The finish alternates between polished and brushed surfaces. Size is 39mm diameter by 8.2mm thin. Sapphire crystals front and display back. Note the screws visible on the bezel, which have a structural role, as they go all the way through the two-part case and hold the watch together, impermeable to water intrusion. The Royal Oak is Audemars Piguet’s first sports watch.
Original rose gold dial with applied rose gold indices and baton hands. Calendar displays month, date, moonphase and day. Calendar hands are blued as is the moonphase wheel.
Automatic Audemars Piguet Caliber 2120 with 38 jewels, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and in 5 positions. Rotor has a 21k gold segment to increase mass and winding efficiency.
Bracelet is integral to the case and has clasp with folding safety clasp. Bracelet is solid platinum and 18k rose gold.
Watch is unpolished mint condition and highly collectable. The case and bracelet are co-hallmarked as 18k and platinum.
The Royal Oak is all about the case, the visual highlight of which is the octagonal bezel, which on this watch is 18k rose gold. The Royal Oak also has the distinction of being the first watch to have an integral bracelet. In addition, the fit and finish on a Royal Oak is always phenomenal. The case is sculpted from a massive chunk of platinum and has case side bevels. The finish alternates between polished and brushed surfaces. Size is 39mm diameter by 8.2mm thin. Sapphire crystals front and display back. Note the screws visible on the bezel, which have a structural role, as they go all the way through the two-part case and hold the watch together, impermeable to water intrusion. The Royal Oak is Audemars Piguet’s first sports watch.
Original rose gold dial with applied rose gold indices and baton hands. Calendar displays month, date, moonphase and day. Calendar hands are blued as is the moonphase wheel.
Automatic Audemars Piguet Caliber 2120 with 38 jewels, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and in 5 positions. Rotor has a 21k gold segment to increase mass and winding efficiency.
Bracelet is integral to the case and has clasp with folding safety clasp. Bracelet is solid platinum and 18k rose gold.
Watch is unpolished mint condition and highly collectable. The case and bracelet are co-hallmarked as 18k and platinum.
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