Audemars Piguet*** Skeleton 14233BA*** 1989
Audemars Piguet Skeleton, Automatic, Yellow Gold 14233BA
Serial: C8295 / Mvt 274005
Circa: 1989
Reference: 14233BA
DIAL: Openwork, skeletonized, black leaf hands
CASE: 35mm, 18K yellow gold, sapphire crystal on the front & on the back, 'cord' engraved decorated case side
MOVEMENT: Caliber 2120M, skeletonized automatic, 36 jewels
BRACELET: Audemars Piguet integrated 18k yellow gold 'mesh' bracelet with 3 size adjustable clasp (signed AP). Total length 18cm.
CONDITION REPORT: Excellent overall condition.
NOTES: This beautifully hand engraved skeletonized ultra-thin Audemars Piguet with integrated bracelet is striking for many reasons besides that this reference 14233BA (according to AP Boutique Geneva) delivered in 1989 is so rare, we have never seen another one. Firstly, it is a fully skeletonized ultra-thin caliber 2120M automatic, while other skeletonized movements like this are typically manual wind. In addition, this particular watch is slightly larger than its counterpart (14232BA) due to the unique 'cord' decoration added on the case side. It does not have a ring with Roman numerals like others, but rather a hand engraved ring around the movement. The similar reference 14232BA (on strap) has only appeared a few times on the market at auction or with dealers. If this watch were to be offered in the catalog today, the amount of rare artisan craftsmanship involved would put the retail price around 100K.
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