Swiss
manufacturer Audemars Piguet could easily be named as one of the most
highly respected watch producers in the world. They have a well-earned
reputation for creating enormously complicated as well as simple,
refined timepieces.
Every now and again a truly special
timepiece of eminence will cross your path. Encountering the Jules
Audemars Quantieme Perpetual Metropolis by Audemars Piguet is one such
occasion.
The silvered dial is alive with
convenient functions and an appealing design. Note the stretched Arabic
numerals at 2, 4, 8, and 10 that give the impression of the curve of the
Earth.
The Earth, indeed, and your place
upon it is fully represented here with this watch’s perpetual calendar
that accounts for leap years and allows you to read the day at 9, the
month at 12, and the date at 3. The world time indicator at 6 can be
adjusted via the pusher at 4.
An exhibition case back reveals the
self-winding automatic Audemars Piguet 2120/2804 caliber in all its
beauty. This movement possesses 40 jewels and delivers a 40-hour power
reserve.
The luxurious 950 platinum case
measures a comfortable 39 mm in diameter, a slim 9 mm in height, and
rests upon a black leather strap with a platinum folding buckle.
Additional features include a push / pull winding crown,
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a 20 m / 2 atm water resistance.
From its convenient calendar offerings
to its robust platinum construction, we are confident that this Audemars
Piguet Jules Audemars Quantieme Perpetual Metropolis will make a
fabulous addition to your collection.
Standout feature(s): 950 platinum case and buckle; convenient perpetual calendar; embossed with a globe motif silvered dial design.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 25919PT.OO.D002CR.01
- Case Material: 950 Platinum
- Case Dimensions: 39 mm
- Case Height: 9 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic, 40 jewels, 40-hour power reserve
- Caliber: Audemars Piguet 2120/2804
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, perpetual calendar, day, date, month, world time
- Dial: Silvered tone
- Crystal: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 20 m / 2 atm
- Band: Black leather strap
- Clasp: Platinum folding buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Condition: Pre-owned in very
good condition; the case, bezel and buckle have moderate amount of small
visible scratches; both crystals are very clean; strap shows normal
wear and tear
- Comments: Includes original
box and the manufacturer’s service papers from 2013; the watch has been
tested for accuracy and all functions work properly; approximate date of
production early 2000's