200 Audemars Piguet Very Rare and Sought After, Quantieme Perpetuel Calendar, Automatic Wristwatch in Platinum, Silver Dial, Platinum Bracelet

Estimate: €40,000 –⁠ 80,000

Model: Quantieme Perpetuel
Reference: 25549PT
Case Material: Platinum
Bracelet Material: Platinum
Year: 1987
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 2120/2
Case N°: C11333—032
Movement N°: 274613
Dimensions: 36 mm, Total Lenght 200 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Extract from the Archives

Audemars Piguet has long been celebrated for its expertise in crafting highly complicated timepieces, particularly its mastery of perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, and grand complications. The Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetuel, reference 25 549PT, is a shining example of this heritage, representing the pinnacle of watchmaking artistry. Encased in luxurious platinum, both the case and the integrated platinum bracelet are crafted from this prestigious and dense metal, emphasizing the exclusivity and rarity of the timepiece. This reference is part of a highly limited production, making it an especially rare model in the brand’s catalog and highly sought after by collectors who appreciate both its craftsmanship and scarcity. The Quantieme Perpetuel Automatique ref. 25 549 was produced from 1977 to 1991, with an average of only 12 pieces made per year. Throughout its production run, a mere 156 pieces in yellow gold and 19 pieces in white gold left the Audemars Piguet workshops. However, when it comes to platinum examples, only two are known to exist, including the present timepiece with its integrated platinum bracelet, making it one of the rarest variations of this already scarce reference. The perpetual calendar complication, a hallmark of Audemars Piguet’s technical prowess, is one of the most challenging to execute in mechanical watches. It displays the day, date, month, and moon phase, functions that will remain accurate for decades without needing manual adjustment. This complication requires a deep understanding of both mechanical design and astronomical cycles, making it one of the most revered complications in haute horlogerie. The watch’s layout is beautifully symmetrical, with subdials placed harmoniously on the dial, allowing for intuitive reading of all calendar functions. At the heart of the Quantieme Perpetuel 25 549PT is the legendary automatic caliber 2120/2, one of the thinnest perpetual calendar movements ever created. This ultra-thin movement, developed in collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre, has become iconic in the watchmaking world for its refinement, precision, and durability, maintaining a high level of performance over decades. Its slimness allows the watch to maintain a sleek and elegant profile, which is a remarkable feat given the complexity of the perpetual calendar housed within. The reference 25 549PT due to its exceedingly limited production, especially in platinum, and its exceptional craftsmanship, is a treasure among collectors.