Signed Audemars Piguet, Ref. 5401BA, Movement No. 114'063, Case No. 59'459, Manufactured in 1971

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Audemars Piguet. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular-shaped Skeletonised Wristwatch
Signed Audemars Piguet, Ref. 5401BA, Movement No. 114'063, Case No. 59'459, Manufactured in 1971
Movement: Manual, Cal. 2003
Dial: Skeletonised central sector, Roman numerals on a finely engraved bezel
Case: 18k gold rectangular-shaped, sapphire crystal display back, 26.5mm width, 36mm overall length
Buckle: Audemars Piguet 18k gold buckle

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

According to the archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold in Switzerland in 1971. Audemars Piguet made very few skeletonized watches in this shape and at very high cost due to the craftsmanship required.

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