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Lot Essay
The Audemars Piguet reference 25935PT Edward Piguet Carillon Minute Repeater stands as an exceptionally rare and refined expression of high horology. Produced circa 2000 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Audemars Piguet and limited to just 20 examples, the watch is housed in a platinum, curved rectangular Edward Piguet case. Conceived as a tribute to one of the brand’s founding figures, it ranks among the manufacture’s most sophisticated wristwatches of its era.
At the heart of the watch lies its defining complication: a carillon minute repeater of remarkable acoustic depth. Unlike traditional minute repeaters that employ two gongs, this movement utilizes three hammers striking three gongs during the quarters, producing a richer, more resonant chime with heightened tonal complexity. This highly uncommon configuration elevates the watch into a rarefied category, even within the already elite world of chiming timepieces.
Powered by the manually wound caliber 2877, the reference also incorporates a running seconds register and dual power reserve indicators—one for timekeeping and one for the repeater—adding both technical depth and visual intrigue to the dial. The sapphire display back reveals the intricate choreography of the striking mechanism, offering a compelling visual counterpart to its sonorous performance.
Produced in such a limited run and combining platinum construction with one of watchmaking’s most prestigious complications, the reference 25935PT represents a compelling opportunity for collectors. Its rarity—only 20 pieces manufactured—together with its unusual carillon configuration ensures its status as both a technical achievement and a highly desirable auction offering.
At the heart of the watch lies its defining complication: a carillon minute repeater of remarkable acoustic depth. Unlike traditional minute repeaters that employ two gongs, this movement utilizes three hammers striking three gongs during the quarters, producing a richer, more resonant chime with heightened tonal complexity. This highly uncommon configuration elevates the watch into a rarefied category, even within the already elite world of chiming timepieces.
Powered by the manually wound caliber 2877, the reference also incorporates a running seconds register and dual power reserve indicators—one for timekeeping and one for the repeater—adding both technical depth and visual intrigue to the dial. The sapphire display back reveals the intricate choreography of the striking mechanism, offering a compelling visual counterpart to its sonorous performance.
Produced in such a limited run and combining platinum construction with one of watchmaking’s most prestigious complications, the reference 25935PT represents a compelling opportunity for collectors. Its rarity—only 20 pieces manufactured—together with its unusual carillon configuration ensures its status as both a technical achievement and a highly desirable auction offering.