Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Day-Date 25572ST
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1985
Maker / issuer
Audemars PiguetThis Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 25572ST is a 36mm steel wristwatch featuring a Petit Tapisserie white dial. It is equipped with an automatic calibre 2124 movement and displays day and date indicators through two sub-dials.
Originally introduced in 1983 as reference 5572, this model was later renamed 25572 and represents the first Royal Oak iteration to include a calendar complication. Production of this reference was limited, with the source noting a total of 1,770 examples, of which 576 were produced in steel. This particular watch is attributed to a 1985 production year, with a cited production number of 12xx. The watch is presented on an integrated steel bracelet sized to fit a wrist of up to 18.5cm.
The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced, and the object is supplied with a handmade leather pouch.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Maker
- Audemars Piguet
- Movement
- Calibre 2124
- Reference
- 25572ST
- Bracelet Size
- Up to 18.5cm
- Case Material
- Steel
- Production Count
- 1,770 total
- Year of Production
- 1985
- Maker / attribution
- Audemars Piguet
Design
- Visible features
- • Petit Tapisserie white dial with day and date sub-dials • Integrated steel bracelet with fold-over clasp • Octagonal bezel secured with eight visible screws • Applied indices and central hands
- Design and Dial Features
- The timepiece is constructed with a 36mm stainless steel case and an integrated bracelet. The dial is finished in a white Petit Tapisserie pattern, which provides a textured background for the applied hour markers and the central hand stack. A primary feature of this reference is the inclusion of day and date sub-dials, which deviate from standard central calendar displays. The day-of-the-week is indicated at the upper position, while the date is indicated at the lower position, each operated by a dedicated sub-dial hand.
- Production and Provenance
- According to the vendor, this reference was introduced in 1983 under the designation 5572 before being rebranded as 25572 in 1984. The total production run for this reference is listed as 1,770 pieces, with 576 of those manufactured in steel. This specific example is attributed to the 1985 production year, with a cited production number of 12xx. It is one of a subset of 50 pieces reported to have been manufactured during that year.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by the Audemars Piguet calibre 2124, an automatic movement designed to accommodate the calendar complications. This movement provides the energy and gear train necessary for the sub-dial day and date displays. The auction description reports that the movement has undergone a full service by the vendor's watchmaker. The reference 25572ST is noted as the first instance of a Royal Oak model incorporating a calendar complication.
Identification
- Reference
- 25572ST
- Serial number
- 12xx
- 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: Total production figures and specific annual output rely on source statements without provided factory archives
- Research required: Service history and current mechanical state are reported by the seller and not verified by an independent horological institution