Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Property of the original Swiss owner
Audemars Piguet, Ref. BA 55480: Yellow gold automatic wristwatch circa 1980
Lot Closed
August 5, 12:37 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Property of the original Swiss owner
Audemars Piguet
Quantième Perpétuel, Ref. BA 55480002
Yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases
Circa 1980
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 2120/1 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 212'056
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: B50'011, 226
Closure: Audemars Piguet crocodile strap and 18k yellow gold buckle
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, card confirming the setting of the perpetual calendar, original sales invoice stating reference number, leather wallet, 18k pink gold setting pin and presentation case with outer packaging
The present lot is a great collector's watch and no less than a perpetual calendar from the famed manufacture Audemars Piguet. While often known for their Royal Oak models, the craftsmen in Le Brassus originally focused on more traditional and complicated pieces such as the present lot. Offered by the original Swiss owner who acquired the piece in 1980, it has been retained in attractive used condition and is furthermore offered as a complete set with Certificate of Origin, an information card confirming the original date the calendar was set, as well as with its presentation case with outer packaging.