Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Tourbillon Grande Date
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2007
Maker / issuer
Audemars PiguetThis Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Tourbillon Grande Date is a rectangular, curved 18K white gold wristwatch manufactured circa 2007. The two-body case features a polished and brushed finish, stepped sides, and a transparent case back secured by four screws.
The watch is driven by the manual-wind Caliber 2886 movement, which is rhodium-plated and features fausses cotes decoration, 23 jewels, a lateral lever escapement, and a one-minute tourbillon regulator equipped with a steel cage and three polished steel arms. The silver dial is finished with engine-turned sunray decoration and displays radial Roman numerals, a large date aperture at the 12 o'clock position, and a visible tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock beneath a polished steel bridge.
The watch is fitted with white gold feuille hands and accompanied by its original fitted wooden box, magnifying glass, and Certificate of Origin and Authenticity.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Maker
- Audemars Piguet
- Caliber
- 2886
- Reference
- 26009BC
- Dimensions
- 34 x 51 mm
- Case number
- F53583
- Jewel count
- 23
- Case material
- 18K white gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 600593
- Maker / attribution
- Audemars Piguet
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a two-body, solid 18K white gold case that measures 34 mm by 51 mm with a thickness of 12 mm. It is rectangular in shape with a curved profile, featuring stepped sides and lugs. The case surfaces alternate between polished and brushed finishes. The back is transparent, attached with four screws, and fitted with sapphire crystals to allow visibility into the movement. The dial is silver-colored with an engine-turned sunray pattern. It features black Roman numerals arranged radially. A large date aperture is positioned at 12 o'clock. At the 6 o'clock position, an aperture provides a view of the one-minute tourbillon cage, which is positioned beneath a polished steel bridge and incorporates the subsidiary seconds hand. The hands are fashioned from white gold in a feuille style.
- Visible features
- • Case features stepped sides and lugs • Transparent case back secured by four screws • Tourbillon cage visible at the 6 o'clock position • Engine-turned sunray dial finish
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch utilizes the Caliber 2886, a rhodium-plated movement with 23 jewels. The bridges are decorated with fausses cotes. The escapement is a lateral lever type featuring a one-minute tourbillon regulator. The tourbillon cage is constructed of steel and includes three equidistant polished steel arms. Technical elements of the movement include a monometallic balance and a shock absorber system. To maintain timing accuracy, the movement is fitted with a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The movement is signed by the manufacturer.
- Condition and Inclusions
- The auction description reports the object is accompanied by several original accessories, including the fitted wooden box, a magnifying glass, and the Certificate of Origin and Authenticity. These items are noted as being part of the lot as provided to the auction house. Regarding the condition of the watch, the auction description assigns specific grades. The movement is rated as 'As new', the dial is rated as 'As new', and the case is rated as 'Very good'. The hands are identified as original to the timepiece.
Identification
- Reference
- 26009BC
- Serial number
- F53583
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact provenance history is not documented beyond the inclusion of the certificate
- Research required: The long-term performance of the movement is not independently verified