Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 5557CA sold on watchPool24

Description ▲

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 5557CA is much more than just a timepiece. The mechanical complexity combined with impressive dial and case design make it a masterpiece produced by one of the most renowned watch manufacturers in the world. The wearer of this watch feels a sense of exclusivity and exudes personal style and sophistication.

The perpetual calendar dates back to the early 1980s and has an octagonal white gold case with a stepped yellow gold bezel. On the satin gray dial, the date, month and day of the week are displayed in the distinctive sub-registers with golden rings. The blue metallic hands in the sub-dials take on different shades of blue depending on the incidence of light. The moon phase is located at 6 o'clock.

The integrated yellow and white gold bracelet is a work of art in itself. It is very rare, especially in its full length of 19 cm. The bracelet is a breathtaking complement to the watch and underlines the luxurious and exclusive character of this exceptional timepiece.

Condition report
Dial: immaculate - perfect sub-registers - signed "SWISS".

Case: 18K white gold case - 18K yellow gold bezel - 18K yellow gold case back - slight signs of wear/storage (not visible to the naked eye) - intact gold hallmark and engravings on the back.

Movement: Automatic Audemars Piguet caliber 2120/2800 - values on the time grapher: rate deviation: +5s/day, amplitude: 254, beat error: 0.2.

Bracelet: "Basketweave" bracelet in white and yellow gold - mint condition without signs of wear - bracelet length: 19cm - gold hallmarks in the clasp.

Serial number: B72xxx (1982)

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet

Model: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Reference: 5557CA

Functions: date - day of the week - Perpetaul Calendar - moonphase - hour and minute - month - quickset date

Material: yellow gold / white gold

Dial: grey

Watch glass: sapphire glass

Bracelet: Gold

Type of clasp: Folding clasp

Diameter: 36mm

Height: 8mm

Caliber name: Audemars Piguet 2120/2800

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1982

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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