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247 . Audemars Piguet
A very rare stainless steel and yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and bracelet
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Manufacturer Audemars Piguet Year Circa 1980
Case No . C-49561 Model Name Quantieme Perpetuel
Automatique , Royal Oak Material 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 2120 ,
38 jewels
Bracelet / Strap 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet , 168 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding deployant clasp Dimensions 39 mm . width Signed
Case , dial and movement signed , case further engraved No . 509
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Literature For a similar example of a Royal Oak perpetual calendar wristwatch however a different reference , please see Audemars Piguet by Francois Chaille , page 220 .
The Royal Oak , designed in collaboration with Gerard Genta , was unveiled at Audemars Piguet ’ s booth during the 1972 Basel fair . At the time , it was the most expensive sports watch to be cased in stainless steel . This daring move shocked the watchmaking community , and sparked debate on the practicality , value and aesthetics of the watch . Yet , the Royal Oak came to redefine the luxury
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The present ‘ C series ’ watch , cased in stainless steel and yellow gold , features the perpetual calendar function . While the dial does not display a leap year indication , the watch automatically corrects itself every year . The watch is fitted with the ultra thin caliber 2120 , giving the watch a very elegant look . Preserved in excellent condition , the present watch is truly an important member of the Royal Oak ’ s history . |
Estimate HKD 100,000-150,000 USD 12,000-18,000 |
sports watch industry , and inspired many watchmakers thereafter to create high end stainless steel wristwatches . |