107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 418
Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak
A rare Geneva bicolor wristwatch with centre seconds and date - with original box
Sold
estimated
13.000—18.000 €
Price realized
16.300 €
specific features
Case
Steel/gold, screwed on back with engraved monogram, screwed crown, AP steel/gold bracelet, bracelet length 140 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Anthracite, engine-turned "petite tapisserie".
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.C24768 / No. 175
Cal.2151
Diam.35 x 45 mm
Circa1989
Ctry.Switzerland
The "Royal Oak" is one of the most iconic timepieces in the horological industry, its story a true legend. When it was launched in 1972 this was one of the first luxury steel watches; it impressed the customers with its edgy design and aesthetic sophistication: the design by Gérald Genta has an octagonal bezel with eight screws, a "tapisserie"-pattern dial and an integrated metal bracelet.