Important Watches I
Important Watches I
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, Reference 14790TR.OO.0789TR.01 | A pink gold and tantalum bracelet watch with date, Circa 1995 | 愛彼 | 皇家橡樹系列 型號14790TR.OO.0789TR.01 | 粉紅金及鉭金屬鏈帶腕錶，備日期顯示，約1995年製
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October 4, 09:30 AM GMT
Estimate
180,000 - 300,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, Reference 14790TR.OO.0789TR.01
A pink gold and tantalum bracelet watch with date, Circa 1995
愛彼
皇家橡樹系列 型號14790TR.OO.0789TR.01
粉紅金及鉭金屬鏈帶腕錶，備日期顯示，約1995年製
Dial: grey
Calibre: cal. 2225 automatic, 36 jewels
Case: tantalum and 18k pink gold, case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 232 and D63003
Closure: tantalum and 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming register date on 14 July 1995
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Audemars Piguet was one of the pioneering brands to incorporate the use of tantalum in its regular production watch models. The use of tantalum in watchmaking is quite rare, as the metal can be hard on machinery and tools due to its unique properties. Tantalum is a heavy, hard, and visually striking metal with a high melting point and excellent resistance to corrosion.
Despite the difficulties in manufacturing with tantalum, Audemars Piguet was one of the first major brands to feature this uncommon metal in their regular production timepieces. This innovation highlighted the brand's technical prowess and willingness to push the boundaries of traditional watchmaking materials. The inclusion of tantalum in Audemars Piguet's regular watch models was a significant and bold move that set the brand apart as an innovator in the luxury horology space.