Audemars Piguet
Reference 5557CA Quantieme Perpetual | A yellow and white gold octagonal automatic perpetual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases, Circa 1982
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March 31, 06:08 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 2120/1 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 225’786
Case: 18k yellow and white gold, snap-on case back
Case number: B 72’818, No 652
Closure: 18k yellow and white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 35.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
The Audemars Piguet reference 5557 has undoubtedly left its mark on watchmaking history. Featuring an octagonal-shaped case that houses its matching two toned dial, this Audemars Piguet perpetual calendar is nothing short of breathtaking. Attached by its integrated bracelet that is crafted out of interwoven yellow and white gold, the quantieme perpetual timepiece fits easily under the cuff.
Like the dial and case, the movement is a true thing of beauty as it served as the world's thinnest automatic movement for a perpetual calendar at the time. At its core, it is based on Jaeger LeCoultre’s ultra thin cal. 920 but Audemars Piguet enhanced the base movement to power the perpetual calendar.
Offered in overall very good condition, this lot is something that any collector would love to add to their collection.