Audemars Piguet
Répétition Minute John Schaeffer, Reference 25761BA | A yellow gold skeletonized minute repeating wristwatch | Circa 1995
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 70,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: skeletonized
Calibre: cal. 2866 manual winding, 32 jewels
Movement number: 412'786
Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: D48'864, N° 8
Closure: 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle
Size: 33 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin, Minute Repeating Certificate and presentation case with outer packaging
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, April 2011, Lot 1964
In 1907, Audemars Piguet developed their first minute repeater wristwatch for John Schaeffer, an American industrialist. This groundbreaking prototype boasted a distinctive cushion-shaped case and showcased John Schaeffer's name as the numerals on the dial. Carrying forward the legacy of the cushion design and incorporating the minute repeater complication, the current iteration, the Répétition Minutes, represents an exceedingly rare horological masterpiece.
This iteration features a skeletonized dial, revealing the intricate movement. Unlike many skeletonized watches, the readability has here been preserved by the presence of the elegant Breguet numbers and hands.
Overall, this remarkable creation from Audemars Piguet stands as a testament to the brand's exceptional craftsmanship and represents a truly awe-inspiring marvel in the world of horology.