Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 4100ST Tropical 1977
CHF 23,000.00
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 4100ST, Early Series, Tropical Dial, Archives Extract
Serial: No 162 / B15278 / Mvt 187727
Circa: 1977
Reference: 4100ST
DIAL: Tropical brown petite tapisserie dial with date window at 3
CASE: 35mm, Stainless Steel, sapphire crystal
MOVEMENT: AP Caliber 2123, automatic, 33 jewels
BRACELET: Integrated stainless steel link bracelet
CONDITION REPORT: The dial has aged over time to a dark brown gradient color. The case was professionally refinished as well as the bracelet and both gaskets were replaced with original AP gaskets.
NOTES: According to Audemars Piguet Archives Extract included with the watch, the present watch is all matching and was delivered in 1977.
According to Audemars Piguet, the Royal Oak 4100 was introduced in 1977 and designed by Jacqueline Dimier. It is recorded in the archives as the Royal Oak III, following the 5402 and 8638 models.
The 4100 was the first Royal Oak with a central seconds hand, it was created to attract clients who found the 39mm 5402 too large. With a 35mm diameter, the 4100 established a new benchmark and was available from launch in steel, yellow gold, and two-tone versions. |
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CHF 23,000.00
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