FORTUNA May Jewels & Watches | May 19, 2022, 11AM EDT | PHOTOS NOT SHOWN TO SCALE
LOT 1001
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 18K Gold CIRCA: 1990s SERIAL NUMBER: B42010 REF.: 14790BA CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm in diameter DIAL: Original black textured “tapissirie” dial with applied luminous hour markers. Date aperture at the “3” hour marker. BRACELET MATERIAL: Factory integrated bracelet in 18K gold MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 7 1/4 inches MOVEMENT: Automatic with date CALIBER: 21C Introduced in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was a revelation for the small conservative company. Audemars Piguet had a long history of producing mostly simple dress watches. The striking case shape designed by Gerald Genta was luxurious but also very sporty. Many watches were “inspired” by the Royal Oak, with Patek Philippe doing them the highest honor by basing the Nautilus design on the it. The present example in 18K with a black dial and automatic movement is an extremely desirable variation. Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 Starting Bid: $30,000
LOT 1002
Piaget Men’s Bracelet Watch in 18K Gold CIRCA: 1970s SERIAL NUMBER:292830 REF.: 9131C4 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 23 mm square DIAL: Gold hobnail dial with applied hour markers BRACELET MATERIAL: Integrated hobnail-finished bracelet in 18K gold MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 7 inches MOVEMENT: Manual wind CALIBER: 9P The men’s gold bracelet watch from the 1970s has been rapidly gaining in popularity. Piaget’s entry into this category is impressive and extremely high quality, with the famed 9P ultra-thin manual wind movement and beautiful hobnail finishing on the case, dial and bracelet. the 9131C4 is a bit of celebrity, having been worn by Christopher Lee in “The Man with the Golden Gun.” Estimate: $6,500 - $7,500 Starting Bid: $5,500
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