Audemars Piguet Quantième Perpetuel Automatique 25657PT

Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar 25657PT Blue Tuscan Dial Platinum

Widely renowned for the ever-iconic Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet’s prestigious history as one of the finest watchmakers on Earth is often overlooked in favor for the avant-garde design language they have recently begun to explore. Outside of their modern offerings, some of AP’s vintage timepieces exercise traditional watchmaking, stunning designs, and awe-inspiring craftsmanship, much like the Quantième Perpétuel Automatique ref. 25657 that we have here. Released in 1982 and discontinued in 1993, the ref. 25657 saw the production of 1821 units join its ranks with metals like 18k yellow gold, platinum, and others used over the years. Classically designed, the case features a traditional stepped bezel, short downturned lugs, and thin, elegant case proportions. With its symmetrical dial layout, the ref. 25657 features a perpetual calendar display made up of a day, date, and month subdials and a moon phase subdial at 6 o’clock for a satisfying aesthetic to round off its incredible design. Powered by the automatic cal. 2120/2800 movement, the ref. 25657 uses Jaeger LeCoultre’s iconic ultra-thin cal. 920 base movement, which AP shared with Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and others. Offered here our example is one of the 128 examples made from platinum, with a stunning blue Tuscan dial with thousands of tiny craters adorning its surface, with its sunken subdials lacking that texture, for a beautiful visual effect. Brand : Audemars Piguet Dimensions : 36mm x 7.55mm Model : Quantième Perpétuel Automatique Movement : Automatic cal. 2120/2800 Reference : 25657PT Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1980s Condition : Very Good Material : Platinum Included : Watch and 2020-dated AP service invoice Dial Color : Bllue (Tuscan) THE DIAL Easily the ref. 2565's most desirable dial, this platinum example features the famed Tuscan blue dial with its hand-hammered texture inspiring AP's latest collaboration with John Mayer. THE CONSTRUCTION Measuring just 7.55mm thick, the ref. 25657's svelte 36mm platinum case is an astonishing achievement given the complexity of its movement for the time it was released. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.