106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 62
Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak
A lady's elegant Geneva wristwatch with precision quartz movement, studded with diamonds
estimated
9.000—15.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, screwed on back with engraving, solid 18 K gold bracelet by Audemars Piguet, bracelet length 125 mm, total length 155 mm.
Dial
Black, applied brilliant-cut diamond indexes, engine-turned "petite tapisserie".
Movement
,
Case no.053
Cal.Quartz
Diam.26 x 34 mm
Circa1985
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.86 g
In 1972, Audemars Piguet launched the stainless steel "Royal Oak" model designed by Gerald Genta; its octagonal screwed bezel was inspired by the shape of a ship's porthole. The Royal Oak was actually designed as a luxury watch in a steel case, which was very novel at the time.
This gold model has a very attractive, charmingly aged "tapisserie" dial; its pyramid-shaped squares have changed their colour slightly from black to a gently iridescent cognac colour as a result of environmental influences. Together with the 12 applied brilliant-cut indexes, this is a stunning look.