108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 279
Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Automatic - 50th Anniversary
A very attractive Geneva wristwatch in mint condition, with date - specially made for the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak in 2022 - with original box, operating instructions, brochure and guarantee card
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In the last 50 years Audemars Piguet launched over 500 Royal Oak models, without ever changing the typical design with the octagonal bezel and the eight conspicuous hexagonal screws. On the occasion of their 50th year anniversary, Audemars Piguet introduced a series of new models, among them this 37 mm model. The Royal Oak Automatic Features is powered by an automatic calibre 5900 with an exposed "50" anniversary oscillating weight of 22 K white gold and has a tapering bracelet. The minutes are printed directly on the dial; The applied indexes and the Royal Oak hands are white gold with a coat of luminous material. There is also a new electro-plated Audemars Piguet logo at 12 o’clock. The case features satin-finished areas contrasting with polished sections, which created the most attractive light effects.