AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET

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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET

ROYAL OAK SQUELETON MODEL, REF. 14794 BA, CASE NO. D 97553, MANUFACTURED IN 1998

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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
ROYAL OAK SQUELETON MODEL, REF. 14794 BA, CASE NO. D 97553, MANUFACTURED IN 1998
Movement: Manual
Dial: 14k gold skeletonised dial with diamond-set hands
Case: 30 mm.
With: 18k gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, approximate wrist size 160 mm.
Remark: According to Audemars Piguet's Heritage & Museum department, the present watch was manufactured in 1998

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Lot Essay

The reference 14814BA is a rare and exceptionally refined interpretation of the Royal Oak "Jumbo". The present striking and beautifully balanced configuration has paired the robust architecture of the iconic octagonal case and integrated bracelet with the delicate artistry of a fully skeletonised dial. The openworked movement reveals a captivating depth of mechanical detail, where the intricate lattice of hand-finished bridges and gears is laid bare beneath the sapphire crystal. It is a configuration that celebrates the essence of the Royal Oak, transforming a sports watch icon into a captivating display of horological craftsmanship.

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