Audemars Piguet 25124BA Rare Openwork Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Skeleton 5214BA Calibre 2003SQ
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The AP Calibre 2003SQ, the openworked variation of the legendary Calibre 2003, boasting a remarkable thinness of only 1.64mm. This groundbreaking movement, introduced in 1952, retained its status as the world’s thinnest self-winding mechanism for an impressive half a century.
In 1970, just as the quartz crisis loomed, AP made the bold decision to openwork this ultra-thin mechanism. Opting for bridges and plates crafted from 14-carat gold, the manufacture embarked on a meticulous five-year journey to complete the first 250 pieces. This intricate operation demanded a combination of skill, expertise, and patience, with the most skilled artisans dedicating nearly a week of meticulous work at the bench for each individual movement.
Because of its technical intricacy and restricted production capabilities, the 2003SQ appears in interpretations crafted in exceedingly small quantities, typically 10 units or fewer. A prime example is the 5214BA, a masterpiece in its own right, where its skeleton dial, embellished with intricate engravings, offering a captivating view of the meticulous craftsmanship and mesmerizing mechanics beneath.
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Reference: 25214BA 5214BA
Comes with: Watch only (Archives can be obtained upon request)
Dated: C serial circa 1980s
Warranty: 1 year in house mechanism warranty
Condition: Good
Movement: Manual-winding
Case diameter: 32mm
Case material: 18k Yellow Gold
