JOHN SHAEFFER MODEL, REF. 25798OR.OO.A002XX.01, MOVEMENT NO. 435746, CASE NO. D68108 AND NO. 11, MANUFACTURED IN 1996

Only 25 examples made, the present Audemars Piguet wristwatch is an extremely rare and coveted timepiece as not only does it feature an unusual pink gold cushion-shaped case with jumping hour and minute apertures, but also a minute repeating complication. It is a superb and seldom seen example of top watchmaking in classical sizing that was offered by Audemars Piguet and can only find in vintage timepieces. Discreet, legible, and wearable for a wide array of wrist sizes, this watch is perfect to sport on any occasion.

Audemars Piguet and John Schaeffer
From 1906 until the 1920s, Audemars Piguet manufactured approximately only 35 minute repeating wristwatches including a cushion-shaped timepiece made especially for John Wallace Schaeffer, the vice president of the Allied Chemical Corporation located in Morristown, New Jersey. Realizing his name consisted of twelve letters, the industrialist asked Audemars Piguet to customize his repeater with the letters of his name as the indexes of the watch, forever sealing history with the storied Maison. Decades later in the 1990s, the brand created an entire line of repeating wristwatches inspired by the original 'John Shaeffer' wristwatch, such as the present lot.