157 Audemars Piguet An incredibly rare, important and highly complicated, Tourbillon, minute repeater chronograph wristwatch in platinum, with Extract from the Archives, reference 26070PT.

Estimate: € 90,000 –⁠ 180,000

A masterpiece of haute horlogerie, the present Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars reference 26 070PT is an extraordinarily rare grand complication, with fewer than five examples believed to have ever been produced. This remarkable scarcity is due to the immense complexity and time-intensive craftsmanship required for its construction, ultimately leading Audemars Piguet to discontinue the model shortly after its introduction. Distinguished from the brand’s traditional Grande Complication, this reference replaces the perpetual calendar with a Tourbillon, a dazzling mechanical feat, while maintaining a fully skeletonized, manual-winding movement. Visible through the captivating sapphire dial and back, the manual caliber 2874 showcases the highest artistry in traditional watchmaking, adorned with intricate hand-finishing and openwork bridges. Adding to its grandeur, the watch features a highly coveted minute repeater complication, activated by the elegant sliding lever positioned at 9 o’clock. Complementing this is a chronograph function, complete with a 30-minute counter neatly positioned at 3 o’clock. Encased in noble platinum and preserved in incredible condition, this timepiece is an extraordinary expression of Audemars Piguet’s mastery in grand complications. Rarely appearing on the market, the present example is a true collector’s treasure, representing the pinnacle of technical achievement and exclusivity.