Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
The Hidden Collection
Audemars Piguet
Disco Volante '1/50', Reference 14988BA | A limited edition yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1997
Lot Closed
May 15, 10:59 AM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: off white
Calibre: cal. 2003/1 manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 424'016
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: D80'087, 01/50
Closure: 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The Audemars Piguet reference 14988 nicknamed 'Disco Volante' was launched in 1996 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ultra flat manual winding caliber 2003. The beautiful decorated movement can be admired through the crystal case back.
The yellow gold case of the current watch is in nearly unworn condition bearing the no. 1/50, indicating that is is the first watch of a limited edition of 50, which makes it very attractive for any collector. Please note that we are also offering its 'twin watch': lot 227 of this auction is the pink gold version of this reference bearing the number 50/50.