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Audemars Piguet, Ref: 5402SA, "Tiffany & Co" Royal Oak, Circa 1970's. ...
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Description
Audemars Piguet, Ref: 5402SA, "Tiffany & Co" Royal Oak, Circa 1970'sCase: 39 mm, stainless steel with 18k gold bezel, three body, bezel and back secured with white gold screws, hexagonal crown, Case No.20, B14654
Dial: grey, Clous de Paris, signed Tiffany & Co., date aperture at three, raised gold luminous bar indexes and gold baton hands
Movement: AP caliber 2121, self-winding, 36 jewels, movement No. 171963
Band: AP signed, Stainless steel and 18k gold, deployant clasp with flip lock
Signed: AP on case, dial, movement, bracelet
This Royal Oak No 20 (As stamped onto the case back), making it one of the earliest examples of a bi-metal B Series Jumbo Royal Oak. This may be a unique example, given its low production number and the double stamping form Tiffany & Co. Audemars Piguet Archive Department confirm that the watch was sold in New York in 1977
Condition Report*:
Type: Audemars Piguet, Ref: 5402SA, "Tiffany & Co" Royal Oak, Circa 1970's
Signed: AP on case, dial, movement, bracelet
Model: Royal Oak
Dial: Grey, Clous de Paris Stamped Tiffany & Co
Hands; Luminous gold baton hands
Metal: Stainless steel and 18k gold
Case No: No. 20, B14654
Case Info: three piece, gold bezel, white gold screws
Case Width: 39 mm
Crystal: Glass
Watch Movement: AP caliber 2121, self-winding, 36 jewels, movement No. 171963
Band: AP on case, dial, movement, bracelet
Circa: 1970's
Condition: Dial is in very good condition and is double stamped with Audemars Piguet and Tiffany & Co. The AP initials appear between the center and the 6 O'Clock marker, indicating an B series watch. 18K yellow gold bezel is in well-used condition, as is the case and the bracelet. Watch and bracelet have both been heavily polished, movement is good and running, initials JW lightly engraved on the case back
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and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Signed: AP on case, dial, movement, bracelet
Model: Royal Oak
Dial: Grey, Clous de Paris Stamped Tiffany & Co
Hands; Luminous gold baton hands
Metal: Stainless steel and 18k gold
Case No: No. 20, B14654
Case Info: three piece, gold bezel, white gold screws
Case Width: 39 mm
Crystal: Glass
Watch Movement: AP caliber 2121, self-winding, 36 jewels, movement No. 171963
Band: AP on case, dial, movement, bracelet
Circa: 1970's
Condition: Dial is in very good condition and is double stamped with Audemars Piguet and Tiffany & Co. The AP initials appear between the center and the 6 O'Clock marker, indicating an B series watch. 18K yellow gold bezel is in well-used condition, as is the case and the bracelet. Watch and bracelet have both been heavily polished, movement is good and running, initials JW lightly engraved on the case back
Auction Info
2018 May 1 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5363 (go to Auction Home page)
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