Lot Essay
The Jules Audemars Equation of Time was introduced into the market in 2000 and incorporates a perpetual calendar with leap year indication. This complicated wristwatch mechanically tracks the time of sunrise and sunset for the designated city indicated on the bezel and accurately shows the difference between mean solar time and sidereal time. The Equation of Time and its 423 components is another example for Audemars Piguet's dedication to the art of fine watchmaking.