Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 50. Royal Oak, Ref. 25967BC White gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet and mother of pearl subsidiary dials Made in 2003 | 愛彼25967BC型號「Royal Oak」白金鑲鑽石及藍寶石計時鍊帶腕錶,備日期顯示及珠母貝小錶盤,2003年製.

Property of a Swiss private collector

Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak, Ref. 25967BC White gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet and mother of pearl subsidiary dials Made in 2003 | 愛彼25967BC型號「Royal Oak」白金鑲鑽石及藍寶石計時鍊帶腕錶,備日期顯示及珠母貝小錶盤,2003年製

Auction Closed

May 11, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

60,000 - 100,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Swiss private collector

Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak, Ref. 25967BC

White gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet and mother of pearl subsidiary dials

Made in 2003

愛彼25967BC型號「Royal Oak」白金鑲鑽石及藍寶石計時鍊帶腕錶,備日期顯示及珠母貝小錶盤,2003年製


Dial: diamond-set and mother of pearl, sapphire indexes

Calibre: cal. 2385 automatic, 37 jewels

Movement number: 569'179

Case: 18k white gold and diamond-set, back secured by 8 screws

Case number: E-88'116, 330

Closure: 18k white gold and diamond-set Royal Oak bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 165 mm

Signed: case and movement

Box: no

Papers: no  

Accessories: Audemars Piguet Extract from the Registry, travel case and associated bespoke 18k white gold ring with four 18k white gold and diamond-set Royal Oak bracelet links

This Royal Oak is a spectacular and highly desirable piece offered for the first time on the public market by the original owner. While the reference 25967BC was usually equipped with a white tapisserie dial and diamond indexes, the present lot was fitted with a fully diamond-set dial with sapphire indexes at the request of the owner. The setting for the standard configuration includes 672 diamonds weighing approximately 7.47 carats, though thanks to the pavé-set diamond dial this particular example is likely even a bit heavier. The dial further features iridescent mother-of-pearl subsidiary dials which perfectly complement the white gold and diamond-set watch. 

The owner also had the creative mind to utilize the remaining bracelet links for a bespoke ring instead of having them sitting around in a box. The result is an 18k white gold ring with four 18k white gold and diamond-set Royal Oak bracelet links that perfectly complements the watch. If required, three of the four bracelet links may be added to the watch without the help of a jeweler. 

The present lot is offered in very attractive condition having received a professional polish and is further accompanied by an Audemars Piguet Extract from the Registry.