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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 74. Royal Oak 'Foundation', Reference 14990ST.OO.0789ST.01 A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1997 | 愛彼  | Royal Oak 'Foundation' 型號 14990ST.OO.0789ST.01 精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,製作年份約 1997.

Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak 'Foundation', Reference 14990ST.OO.0789ST.01 A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1997 | 愛彼 | Royal Oak 'Foundation' 型號 14990ST.OO.0789ST.01 精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,製作年份約 1997

Auction Closed

November 9, 01:29 PM GMT

Estimate

24,000 - 50,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Audemars Piguet


Royal Oak 'Foundation', Reference 14990ST.OO.0789ST.01

A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet

Circa 1997


愛彼

Royal Oak 'Foundation' 型號 14990ST.OO.0789ST.01 精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,製作年份約 1997


Dial: blue

Calibre: cal. 225 automatic, 35 jewels

Case: stainless steel, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 8 screws

Case number: D81'925, 124

Closure: Audemars Piguet stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 145 mm 

Signed: case and movement, dial signed 'Foundation Audemars Piguet' 

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

The present lot is distinguished by the 'Foundation' designation to the dial. One of the most desirable models on  the market today, it is very exciting to discover a Royal Oak that sets itself apart from the rest in such a way.

Withstanding the challenge of time, the Royal Oak is an iconic model that has helped Audemars Piguet through the devasting period of the 'Quartz Crisis'. The present watch features its iconic octagonal-shaped bezel secured by eight visible hexagonal screws, inspired by a traditional diver's helmet.