943. Audemars Piguet A fne and rare attractive tantalum and stainless steel wristwatch with dual time, power reserve, date and bracelet 愛彼， 「皇家橡樹」型號25730TT ，精細及罕有，鉭金屬和精鋼自動上弦鏈帶 腕錶，配兩地時區、動力儲存和日期顯示，2004年製。附後補證書 Manufacturer Year
Audemars Piguet 2004
Reference No. 25730TT Movement No. 541’837 Case No. D87816, No. 123, further stamped AP Tantale Royal Oak Model Name Royal Oak Material Tantalum and Stainless Steel Calibre Automatic, cal. 2229/2845 Bracelet/Strap Tantalum and stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle Tantalum and stainless steel Audemars Piguet Dimensions Signed
deployant clasp 36mm diameter Case, dial and bracelet signed
Estimate
HKD 120,000-195,000 USD 15,400-25,000
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Accessories Accompanied with Extrait de Registre from the Archives confrming production of the present watch in 2004.
Aesthetically speaking, the reference 25730 has an appealing look that captures every watch collector’s attention. With an attractive grey dial, two sub-dials and a power reserve indication between 8 and 11 o’clock, the present watch is a perfect combination of sublime technical expertise and unmistakable appearance. The case back of the present watch is engraved No. 123, suggesting it was the 123rd example made in this confguration. Tantalum is a rare, hard and lustrous metal, which exhibits an alluring dark and stealthy luster. Tantalum is rarely used in watchmaking as it is immensely hard to work with. Needing very high temperatures in order for tantalum to be formed, once it has been adapted it is highly corrosion-resistant and extremely durable. Audemars Piguet produced their frst tantalum watch at the behest of King Juan Carlos of Spain, who wanted a stealthy AP that has a blueish tone. The case and bracelet of the present model are in excellent condition, making it a wonderful grail to any collection.
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