Bonhams 1793 : Audemars Piguet. A very fine and rare stainless steel chronograph tourbillon manual wind wristwatch Royal Oak, Case No.F03621, Movement No.570739, Sold in 2003

Royal Oak, Case No.F03621, Movement No.570739, Sold in 2003
25-jewel Cal.2889, rhodium-plated, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, textured black dial, outer one-fifth minute divisions with five minute Arabic numerals, applied luminous-filled yellow baton hour markers and hands, visible one minute tourbillon regulator, subsidiary dials for running seconds, 30 minute register, brushed and polished case, screwed exhibition case back, octagonal bezel with screws, two chronograph pushers flanking the crown, screw down crown, fitted leather strap with stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp, together with fitted box and certificate, case, dial and movement signed
47mm.

Estimate:

HK$ 650,000 - 800,000
US$ 84,000 - 100,000
£53,000 - 66,000

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愛彼罕有精鋼男裝手動上弦陀飛輪計時碼錶售於2003年

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series is regarded by many as the quintessential sports watch. The iconic design revered by horological connoisseurs is instantly recognizable with its structured strongbox case with structurally integral octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws. Another signature design element is the engine turned dial with Grande Tapisserie motif. Launched in 1972 and designed by Gerald Genta, the design of the Royal Oak remains timeless until today. It is said that the bezel was inspired by the octagonal port holes of the HMS Royal Oak, the British Royal Navy ship on which Charles II took refuge during the English Civil War.

Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches

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