Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 25810OR

Ref. 25810ORA very rare and attractive limited edition pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication and bracelet, part of a 120 pieces limited edition made to commemorate Audemars Piguet's 120th anniversary

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: 1996 Reference No: 25810OR Movement No: 439’155 Case No: D68848 Model Name: Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique Material: 18K pink gold Calibre: Automatic, cal.2120, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold concealed Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions: 39mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming date of register of the present timepiece on 19 February 1996 with rotor bearing the number “120” as part of a 120 pieces limited edition for the 120th anniversary of Audemars Piguet. With Audemars Piguet celebrating their highly anticipated 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak this year in 2022, it is important to take a look back at the rich heritage of the firm and admire the masterpieces that has paved the way to what the Royal Oak has become today. Regarded by collectors as one of the most iconic timepieces of all time, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar is to many the crown jewel among them all. In the early 1980s, Audemars Piguet embarked to incorporating the perpetual calendar to the Royal Oak. During a time of uncertainty in the watch industry due to the quartz crisis, the firm stuck to their roots with a forward vision in maintaining the production of mechanical watches. It was the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar that has made its important impact in the resurrection of the firm. In 1995, Audemars Piguet had another yet important milestone, the 120th anniversary of the firm. While it has been a tradition for watch brands to launch limited edition or commemorative timepieces, it was inevitable that the chosen wristwatch was a Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, this was the ref. 25810OR. Cased in its classic 39mm diameter case in pink gold with a matching pink gold dial, the model was limited to only 120 pieces. Featuring a highly attractive pink gold dial with a beautiful contrast between the main surface in matte and the registers in sunburst style, the appeal is simply stunning. Celebrated on the dial, the moon phases register is inscribed with the commemoration dates “1875-1995” A subtle, yet meaningful touch, the anniversary is further highlighted on the hand-engraved skeletonised rotor with “120”. Powered by the firm’s self-winding cal. 2120 the movement is equipped with a weekly and leap year indication, with its week of the year indicated via an additional central hand on a chapter ring rimming the edge of the dial. The present example from 1996 is offered in excellent overall condition and is a rare sight to behold. Elegant, luxurious and important, the present Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 120th Anniversary edition will surely be the perfect addition to lovers and collectors of the Royal Oak.