Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak, ca 1984.
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Case size: 36 mm
Material: 18K gold
Movement: quartz, caliber 2506
Year: circa 1984
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: integrated original bracelet in 18K gold, folding clasp
Reference number: 6023BA
Movement number: 260'975
Case number: B91805 / 443
Accompanied by: certificate, box
The general impression is good. Minor scratches on case and bracelet. Repaired folding clasp. The folding clasp is functional but with some resistance in the closing.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
Provenance
From the family of the original owner, purchased in 1984.
More information
The Royal Oak was released in 1972 to save Audemars Piguet from bankruptcy during the Quartz Crisis. Gerald Genta designed the watch and it was the beginning of a new segment: luxury steel sport watches. It was more expensive than a gold Patek Philippe dress watch and more than ten times the cost of a Rolex Submariner, the price was 3300 Swiss Francs.