Audemars Piguet

• cal. 12''' manual winding movement, 28 jewels • matt silver dial, applied baton numerals, black hands • octagonal case, repeating slide to the band, snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle

The movement is running while cataloguing, the minutes on the repeating function are late. It requires a service to be adjusted. The dial shows some scuffs to the centre and around some hour markers. case in good condition with a few light scuffs. Overall very interesting model as it is most probably the only model of this kind. MVT n°14920.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet certificate, presentation case and a letter confirming this is a unique piece.

According to our research the present example was made upon special request by the owner in 1975. The calibre 12 used in this watch was originally delivered to Audemars Piguet in 1912. As mentioned in the certificate, the present movement was first used in 1927, and then by special request from an important customer in 1975, it was then cased in its present form. This final version is a very unusual example of the minute repeating wristwatches by Audemars Piguet. The design is characteristic of the 1970' s, which, along with the influence of the designer Gerald Genta, produced the well know Royal Oak. In the letter from Audemars Piguet, this watch with its original design is confirmed as a unique piece. This treasure not only represents the quintessence of watch making using the minute repeating device, but also enlightens the world of collectors on design methods of this period. This is a particularly significant example for scholars of wristwatches in the later part of the twentieth century.