AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5988PT, A RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH RUBY AND DIAMOND-SET “TENNIS” BRACELET
CASE NUMBER: 9680, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 65932
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Price Realised USD 30,240
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USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 19 Oct 2023
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AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5988PT, A RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH RUBY AND DIAMOND-SET “TENNIS” BRACELET
According to the Audemars Piguet archives, the present watch was sold in 1968.
The very epitome of 1960s glamour, the present timepiece an extremely elegant example of the vintage Audemars Piguet. Exceptional haute joaillerie watches such as this were mostly made either to special order or in very small quantities. The ends of the case are set with baguette diamonds as is the now on-trend tennis bracelet, which is further set with large square-cut rubies alternating with the baguette diamonds.
Audemars Piguet’s jewellery watches bring together watchmaking and gem setting - the very best of the skills and crafts associated with haute horology. The present watch has the winding and hand-setting crown on the caseback to give a clean, slimline and sleek aesthetic.
Furthermore, the timepiece is set with 32 rubies weighing approximately 10 carats and 40 diamonds weighing approximately 4.8 carats.
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CASE NUMBER: 9680, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 65932AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5988PT, A RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH RUBY AND DIAMOND-SET “TENNIS” BRACELET Estimate: USD 20,000 - 30,000
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OVERALL CONDITION: Very good, considering its age CASE: Shows signs of wear, scratches visible on the case. The watch has been polished in the past, the platinum hallmark is still visible on the caseband. The gem-setting on the case is still intact. DIAL: Nice, clean and original MOVEMENT: The movement is not in working condition BRACELET: With surface scratches, the gem-setting on the bezel is intact. Overall length (including watch head): 180 mm.
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CASE NUMBER: 9680, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 65932AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5988PT, A RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH RUBY AND DIAMOND-SET “TENNIS” BRACELET Estimate: USD 20,000 - 30,000
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