Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Championship, Ref. 56175TT.00.0789TT.01 Tantalum and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1991

Lot Closed

November 11, 12:17 PM GMT

Estimate

9,000 - 14,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Audemars Piguet


Royal Oak Championship, Ref. 56175TT.00.0789TT.01

Tantalum and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet

Circa 1991

 

Dial: gray tapisserie

Calibre: cal. 2612 quartz, 8 jewels

Movement number: 363'132

Case: tantalum and stainless steel, back secured by 8 screws

Case number: D5'318, 265

Closure: tantalum and stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 33 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 205 mm

Signed: case, dial, and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Audemars Piguet service box 

Since the introduction of the original Royal Oak in 1972, Audemars Piguet embarked on a series of material and scale experimentations. Examples of these have been the bold use of Yves Klein blue and Ferrari red dial colors and the introduction of Tantalum as a constructive material in combination with stainless steel, as in the case of the present lot. Tantalum is characterized by its high resistance to corrosion and wear and is therefore difficult to machine and tool. Audemars Piguet’s decision to use this material which is exclusively found in the aeronautical and medical industries was a bold move which lends special character to the reference. The present reference 56175TT was made in a limited edition of 2'000 pieces only and is therefore a rare opportunity to acquire a special kind of Royal Oak.