111st Auction

2024/11/16

Lot 204

Audemars Piguet
Millenary

An unusual Geneva wristwatch with date

Sold

estimated
6.00015.000 €
Price realized
9.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, screwed on glazed back.
Dial
White and silver.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.F-77413
Ref.15320
Cal.3120
Diam.45 x 40 mm
Circa2004
Ctry.Switzerland


The horizontal oval shape of the Millenary case was actually inspired by an older design dating from 1951, which at the time had soon been abandoned because it was not as popular as other oval cases. The design was revived in 1995 and called "Millenary" to commemorate the approaching turn of the millennium. Even though the watch enthusiasts were hesitant about the unusual shape at first, Audemars Piguet expanded the range and experimented with subtle but significant updates to the original design. The lugs became bolder, the numerals more prominent and the dials took even more asymmetrical shapes. Soon the Millenaries were regarded as one of the most audacious ranges Audemars Piguet ever created.