Audemars Piguet
Reference 26258BC.OO.D002CR.01057 Jules Audemars 'The White House' Equation of Time | A white gold automatic perpetual calendar with equation of time, moon phases, sunrise/sunset and leap year indications calibrated for The White House, Made for the Clinton Foundation, Circa 2008
Session begins in
June 15, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered, guilloché
Caliber: cal. 2120/2808 automatic, 41 jewels
Movement number: 550'122
Case: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: G 38'597
Closure: 18k white gold Audemars Piguet folding clasp
Size: 43 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet winding box bearing a plaque from the William J. Clinton Foundation, accompanied by key and outer packaging, Certificate of Warranty and Authenticity booklet dated February 15th, 2008, facsimiles of letters from the William Jefferson Clinton's Foundation from April 2008, moon calendar for years 2007-2014, and hangtag
The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars “Equation of Time – The White House,” reference 26258BC, represents the convergence of astronomical complication, historical association, and philanthropic purpose. Created in 2007 in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation, this limited series was produced as a novel horological complication and a charitable initiative, with proceeds supporting global humanitarian efforts. In tribute to President William J. Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, production was limited to 42 examples in each metal.
At the heart of the watch lies Audemars Piguet’s acclaimed equation of time complication, a sophisticated mechanism that displays the difference between mean solar time and true solar time, alongside indications for sunrise and sunset calibrated to a specific location. In the present model, these astronomical functions are precisely adjusted for the White House in Washington, D.C. Complemented by a perpetual calendar and astronomical moon phase, the dial presents a harmonious array of indications, a testament to AP’s mastery of high complications.
Housed in a refined 18K white gold case and powered by the ultra-thin automatic caliber 2120/2808, this reference is a part of the classically elegant Jules Audemars collection. The movement, composed of over 400 components, integrates its considerable technical complexity within a restrained profile, while the sapphire caseback reveals a finely finished rotor and movement architecture of exceptional quality.
Rarely encountered at auction, The present example is in excellent overall condition and accompanied an absolutely complete set of box, papers, and accessories. Included with the watch is an Audemars Piguet winding box bearing a plaque from the William J. Clinton Foundation with key and outer packaging, Certificate of Warranty and Authenticity booklet dated February 15th, 2008, facsimiles of letters from the William Jefferson Clinton's Foundation from April 2008, moon calendar for years 2007-2014, and hangtag.
The Clinton Foundation works with partners to make a difference across the United Stated and the world with programs in leadership and public service, climate change, education, and public health.