Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 25686PT

Audemars Piguet Ref. 25686PT A highly rare limited edition platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with Mk 1 dial, bracelet and copy of the original invoice, numbered 12 out of 25 pieces made

Manufacturer : Audemars Piguet Year : 1991 Reference No : 25686PT Movement No : 346'881 Case No : C84190 and 12/25 Model Name : Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Material : Platinum Calibre : Automatic, cal. 2120/2800, 38 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Platinum Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle : Platinum Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions : 39mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories : Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extrait de Registre confirming the Register date on June 27, 1991, copy of the original purchase invoice, service receipt and presentation boxA new perpetual calendar reference made from 1987 to 1993, reference 25686 was produced in 85 in steel, 70 in yellow gold, 43 in two-tone, 26 in platinum, and 9 in pink gold. Reference 25686 marked an important stage in the history of the model. For the very first time, the watch was fitted with an open sapphire caseback, revealing the openworked movement. There is so much more to the Royal Oak than meets the eye. Starting out almost 50 years ago as a wild bet to create a “sports” watch that cost more than classic gold timepieces, it is a model that has become one of the best selling leisure watches of the past years and an immediately recognizable icon. The Royal Oak is a timepiece that set the benchmark on many fronts. Not only was it the very first luxury sports watch when launched in 1972, it was also the very first luxury sports watch featuring a complication. The present watch is arguably one of the most precious and noble examples of the reference. It is crafted in platinum and it is number12 of a limited edition series of 25 pieces. It most notably is fitted with a "Mk 1" dial that does not display the leap year. Furthermore, it is preserved in excellent condition with sharp bevels, crisp hallmarks and good rigidity to the bracelet.