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AUDEMARS PIGUET, GOLD MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR KEYLESS LEVER POCKET WATCH WITH PHASES OF THE MOON, REF. 25565 BA

MOVEMENT NO. 265'025, CASE NO. B 95'989

Price Realised CHF 52,500

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CHF 28,000 - CHF 38,000

Closed: 19 Nov 2020

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AUDEMARS PIGUET, GOLD MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR KEYLESS LEVER POCKET WATCH WITH PHASES OF THE MOON, REF. 25565 BA

MOVEMENT NO. 265'025, CASE NO. B 95'989

Price Realised CHF 52,500

Closed: 19 Nov 2020

Price Realised CHF 52,500

Closed: 19 Nov 2020

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MANUFACTURED IN: 1987
CASE MATERIAL: 18K gold
DIAMETER: 50 mm. diam.
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Minute repeating, perpetual calendar, leap-year indication, moon phases
CALIBRE: 2855

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Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold on 21 January 1987 to the United Kingdom.

This watch represents one of the great classic models of Audemars Piguet - the minute repeater with perpetual calendar and moon phases with 'extra flat' movement. The proportions of the gold case and the supremely beautiful dial combined create a look both bold and elegant.

Audemars Piguet has always been associated with the making of complicated watches of the highest possible grade. At the same time the company has historically striven to be the leader in the production of the world’s thinnest watches with some notable milestones along the way including in 1891 the world’s first and thinnest 18’’’ movement with minute repeater and in 1925 the flattest pocket watch in the world with a movement of just 1.32 mm. in height.

This model of pocket watch is one of the pieces made in the 1980s to continue the tradition of Audemars Piguet’s earlier perpetual calendar watches. The look for this more contemporary model was chosen for its clarity and elegance in displaying complications in a way that is pleasing to the eye.

This rare, complicated and elegant watch will appeal to both pocket watch and wristwatch collectors alike and to those who appreciate the haute horology of Audemars Piguet.