Audemars Piguet. A fine 18K yellow and white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, champagne dial and diamond-set indexes

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Audemars Piguet. A fine 18K yellow and white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, champagne dial and diamond-set indexes

Signed Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak model, ref. 6023AC, no 015, circa 1983

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Audemars Piguet. A fine 18K yellow and white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, champagne dial and diamond-set indexes
Signed Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak model, ref. 6023AC, no 015, circa 1983
Movement: cal. 2506, quartz, signed
Dial: signed
Case: back secured by eight screws, 35 mm. wide, signed
With: 18K yellow and white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with concealed deployant clasp, overall length approximately 175 mm.

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On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet this watch was sold in 1983 in Switzerland.

Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak in 1972 and it was a game-changer for the luxury watch industry. Based upon a design by Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak was the first luxury steel watch with integrated bracelet. Priced at a level above gold watches, it was a polarizing watch and it was highly uncertain if it would be a success. Since its inception Audemars Piguet would make many variations of the Royal Oak including this mid-size two-tone version. This watch features an unusual 18K yellow gold case and bracelet with 18K white gold center links and diamond hour markers on the champagne dial.

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