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Lot 68 Lots 68 – 94: The Property of an Important Swiss Private Collector, Part I
The following mainly contemporary wristwatches were compiled by an Important Swiss Private Collector over the last decade. The collection comprises a variety of brands and styles, mostly preserved in like new condition and sold with the original certificates, warranties, manuals and boxes.
It is a pleasure for Christie’s to offer this collection of watches signed by some of the world’s most celebrated manufacturers.
For Part II of the collection see lots 184 – 210 in this auction.
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, Ref. 15400.OR
The following mainly contemporary wristwatches were compiled by an Important Swiss Private Collector over the last decade. The collection comprises a variety of brands and styles, mostly preserved in like new condition and sold with the original certificates, warranties, manuals and boxes.
It is a pleasure for Christie’s to offer this collection of watches signed by some of the world’s most celebrated manufacturers.
For Part II of the collection see lots 184 – 210 in this auction.
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, Ref. 15400.OR
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A RARE AND FINE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, ORIGINAL GUARANTEE AND BOX
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK, REF. 15400OR.00.1220OR.01, MOVEMENT NO. 948’546, CASE NO. I89394-5216, MANUFACTURED IN 2016
Closed12 November 2018
Price Realised
CHF 38,750
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Specialist note
The present Royal Oak is preserved in like new condition, still retaining the factory protective stickers and is offered with all accessories.
Launched in 2012, the reference 15400 pairs the technical merits of the earlier 15300 with a watch case updated to 41 mm.
The celebrated Royal Oak model was introduced into the market in 1972. Commissioned by Audemars Piguet with the development of a sport's watch never seen before, Gérald Genta designed a watch comprising a variety of new features. He conceived a system which, by compressing bezel, rubber ring and case via the bezel's eight screws, rendered it into a perfect waterproof design. The distinguished look of the Royal Oak, meant to resemble a diver fitted with a scaphander helmet on the shore of Lake Geneva, has never been equaled.
From its introduction to the present day, the Royal Oak, epitome of a luxury sports wristwatch with its unique octagonal screwed porthole bezel, continues to captivate watch collectors and aficionados with undiminished power. The celebrated model sired a dynasty of timepieces ranging from basic time and date watches to the "Royal Oak Grande Complication" with more than 600 parts and numerous functions.
Launched in 2012, the reference 15400 pairs the technical merits of the earlier 15300 with a watch case updated to 41 mm.
The celebrated Royal Oak model was introduced into the market in 1972. Commissioned by Audemars Piguet with the development of a sport's watch never seen before, Gérald Genta designed a watch comprising a variety of new features. He conceived a system which, by compressing bezel, rubber ring and case via the bezel's eight screws, rendered it into a perfect waterproof design. The distinguished look of the Royal Oak, meant to resemble a diver fitted with a scaphander helmet on the shore of Lake Geneva, has never been equaled.
From its introduction to the present day, the Royal Oak, epitome of a luxury sports wristwatch with its unique octagonal screwed porthole bezel, continues to captivate watch collectors and aficionados with undiminished power. The celebrated model sired a dynasty of timepieces ranging from basic time and date watches to the "Royal Oak Grande Complication" with more than 600 parts and numerous functions.