| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20667 | |
| Stock # | 20667 | |
| Model Name | Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 25654ST | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Octagonal | |
| Case Size | 39 mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Silver | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Perpetual Calendar |
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| Year | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
This model 25654ST Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique is a very early Royal Oak perpetual calendar. Audemars Piguet hit horological gold when they hired Gerald Genta to design the Royal Oak in 1972. Note this watch has a Mark 1 dial which, notably, does not have the Clous de Paris engraving that later became a hallmark of the Royal Oak’s signature look.
The Royal Oak is all about the case, the visual highlight of which is the octagonal bezel. 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 steel and has case side bevels. The finish alternates between polished and brushed surfaces. Size is 39mm diameter by 8.2mm thin. Sapphire crystal and solid case 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 Mark 1 silver dial with applied indices and baton hands. Calendar displays month, date, moonphase and day. Calendar hands are blued as is the moonphase wheel. Once again, the lack of Clous de Paris decoration on the dial is noteworthy, as is the font used on the dial signature.
Automatic Audemars Piguet Caliber 2120 with 38 jewels, 292 individual parts, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and in 5 positions. Rotor has a 21k gold segment to increase mass and winding efficiency.
Integral steel bracelet with folding safety clasp. Watch is unpolished mint condition and very collectable.
The Royal Oak is all about the case, the visual highlight of which is the octagonal bezel. 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 steel and has case side bevels. The finish alternates between polished and brushed surfaces. Size is 39mm diameter by 8.2mm thin. Sapphire crystal and solid case 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 Mark 1 silver dial with applied indices and baton hands. Calendar displays month, date, moonphase and day. Calendar hands are blued as is the moonphase wheel. Once again, the lack of Clous de Paris decoration on the dial is noteworthy, as is the font used on the dial signature.
Automatic Audemars Piguet Caliber 2120 with 38 jewels, 292 individual parts, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and in 5 positions. Rotor has a 21k gold segment to increase mass and winding efficiency.
Integral steel bracelet with folding safety clasp. Watch is unpolished mint condition and very collectable.
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