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Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, reference 4100BA Montre bracelet en or jaune avec date et index diamant | Yellow gold wristwatch with date, diamond-set indexes and bracelet Vers 1985 | Circa 1985
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October 16, 12:53 PM GMT
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10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, reference 4100BA
Montre bracelet en or jaune avec date et index diamant |
Yellow gold wristwatch with date, diamond-set indexes and bracelet
Vers 1985 |
Circa 1985
Cadran: tapisserie dorée, index diamant
Calibre: cal. quartz, 10 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 261'968
Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond sécurisé par 8 vis
Numéro de boîtier: N°1860, B65915
Fermoir: bracelet Audemars Piguet en or jaune 18K (750°/00) et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 35 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 180 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: non
Accessoires: écrin Audemars Piguet
Dial: gilt tapestry, diamond indexes
Calibre: cal. quartz, 10 jewels
Movement number: 261'968
Case: 18K yellow gold, back secured by 8 screws
Case number: N°1860, B65915
Closure: Audemars Piguet 18k yellow gold bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 35 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: oui
Papers: no
Accessories: Audemars Piguet presentation case
Poids brut 163.10 g |
Gross weight 163.10 g
Designed by Jacqueline Dimier and introduced in 1977, the Royal Oak 4100 is also referred to as the Royal Oak III as it represents the third model in the collection, following the 5402 and 8638.
The first Royal Oak to feature a central seconds hand, its goal was to appeal to customers who found the 5402 (39 mm) too large, particularly in Italy, the United States, and Asia. With a diameter of 35 mm, the 4100 set a new standard. From its inception, it was available in steel, yellow gold, and two-tone versions. Most models were fitted with an automatic movement, but interestingly, beginning in 1982, at least 96 watches had their mechanical movements replaced with the quartz 2506 calibre and at least 36 watches were originally powered by this calibre, like the present example. This distinctive feature adds to the rarity of the present model, making it a more valuable piece for collectors.