Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Grande Complication

Technical characteristics

Type

Minute-repeating perpetual calendar split-second chronograph

Maker

Audemars Piguet

Calibre

2885

Date sold

2 Aug. 2016

Functions

Minute repeater, perpetual calendar, moon phases, split second chronograph

Reference

26023OR.oo.113OR.z 01

Case number

F 25497

Case material

18K Pink Gold

Place recorded

Switzerland

Movement number

719872

Maker / attribution

Audemars Piguet

Design

Case and Dial

The watch is crafted in 18k pink gold and measures 42mm in diameter. It features a fully skeletonized dial that exposes the underlying movement, with white sub-dials and indicators providing contrast. The hours are marked by blackened gold applied hour-markers, matching the hands used for time indication. The timepiece is fitted with an integrated 18k pink gold link bracelet secured by a deployant clasp. The overall condition of the case and dial is reported by the auction house as 'As new'.

Visible features

• Fully skeletonized dial exposing movement components • Moon phase display at the 12 o'clock position • Integrated pink gold link bracelet with deployant clasp • Visible blackened gold applied hour-markers and hands

Movement and Complications

The watch is powered by the automatic Calibre 2885, which was introduced in 1996. This movement is notable for its integration of eleven functions, including a minute repeater, a split-second chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a moon phase display. The movement itself is skeletonized, requiring extensive hand-finishing of the hidden components. The auction house notes that the assembly and adjustment process for this calibre requires between four and six months of work. The watchmaker who assembles the movement is tasked with its long-term maintenance throughout their professional career at the company's workshop. An overhaul for the current movement is recommended.

Signatures and Accessories

The watch is signed on the case, dial, and movement. It is identified by the reference number 26023OR.oo.113OR.z 01, case number F 25497, and movement number 719872. The timepiece was sold on August 2, 2016, and represents a configuration produced within the line of Grande Complication automatics. This example is offered with a set of original accessories, including the fitted presentation box, a certificate booklet, a USB card, and a brand tag. The auction house reports the condition of the movement as 'As new', though they suggest an overhaul.

Identification

Reference

26023OR.oo.113OR.z 01

Serial number

F 25497

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.