Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time 25730ST

The Dual-Time Royal is a highly functional, elegant, and no longer in production complication within the iconic Royal Oak family, cementing the reference 25730ST as somewhat of a neo-vintage gem. The 25730 was offered in several different dial configurations, with this one perhaps my favorite, retaining the petite tapisserie throughout the dial with warm tritium patina adding color. The perfectly balanced and interesting dial complications combined with an excellent unpolished case in a quite perfect size, and a very full set make this already great example a top lot.

Reference: 25730ST or 25730ST.OO.0789ST.02

Case: The 36 x 46 x 9.8 mm case is in excellent unpolished condition and extremely clean throughout, retaining all its original and correct finishes, angles, bevels, edges, and corners. The case is exceptional throughout.

Dial: The matte white petite tapisserie dial is exceptionally clean throughout with warm matching patina on the hour markers and hands. The dial makes great use of the space, moving the applied AP logo and signature all the way to 12, with the interesting addition of black hands for the power reserve indicator, date, and second time zone display. I particularly adore the subtle pinball markers at 2 and 6 o’clock.

Movement: The AP Caliber 2229-2845 is based on a JLC ebauche and running well at approximately -0.1 s/d, averaged across 6 positions. All functions are cleverly adjusted through the crown and somehow maintain a thin and very well balanced and perfectly wearing package.

Bracelet: The bracelet is in equally excellent condition and will fit up to an approximate 6-7/8” wrist. All links are in very good condition and the bracelet is very solid and tight throughout, with crisp and confident clasp engagement.

Includes: Watch only