An 18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeletonized Quantieme Perpetual Wristwatch, Audemars Piguet,
number 168 from a limited edition, 36.00 mm case diameter, skeletonized dial signed AUDEMARS PIGUET, gold baton hands, subdial at 3 o'clock for date, subdial at 6 o'clock for moonphase, subdial at 9 o'clock for day, subdial at 12 o'clock for month, fluted polished bezel, polished and brushed circular case, snap on case back with exposition crystal, Cal. 2120/2 self-winding 38 jewel movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions with intricately engraved bridgework and 21 karat yellow gold rotor, black crocodile strap, 18 karat yellow gold buckle signed with Audemars Piguet maker's mark.
Estimate $ 15,000-20,000
The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy. All adjustment pushers function correctly. A professional inspection by a watchmaker is suggested.
The dial crystal shows scattered superficial scratches under 10X magnification, the case back crystal shows no signs of wear under 10X magnification. All components, painted and engraved, of the dial show no wear under 10X magnification. All components of the movement show no wear under 10X magnification.
The bezel, lugs, outer band and case back edge show even minor wear consisting of superficial scratches with scattered noticeable scratches in the bezel, all stamped hallmarks and engraved information are sharp and distinct. The strap shows minor wear, the buckle shows numerous superficial scratches.