Audemars Piguet. A fine and rare mid-size 18k white gold self-winding wristwatch Y
Case No.B31317, Movement No.176027 made circa 1978
£4,284
Auction: 21 November 2024 from 14:00 GMT
Description
Cal.120/1 automatic movement with 18k gold lined rotor, Gyromax balance, silvered-grey dial, with applied baton markers, baton hands, sapphire crystal, polished and brushed 18k white gold tonneau shape case, on pale grey Patek Philippe strap. Case, dial and movement signed.
Dimensions
Dim 31 x 34mm.
Footnote
Offered in overall excellent original condition, the case retains strong stamps to the reverse. According to the Audemars Piguet website, the Cal.120 movement was updated to Cal.120/1 in 1978, this change only included removing the Gyromax balance, as this took longer for watchmakers to adjust. This example, using movement Cal.120/1 but retaining the superior Gyromax balance, would most likely be one of the very last to do so.
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