Audemars Piguet Royal Oak | A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1978

Royal Oak
A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1978

Dial: anthracite, petite tapisserie
Caliber: cal. 2123 automatic, 33 jewels
Movement number: 187'436
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by eight screws
Case number: inside case back stamped B 21'399
Closure: 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 35 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Audemars Piguet presentation box with outer packaging

Condition Report:
Case: The case has been previously polished and has minor surface scratches. The case back with more surface scratches. A scratch on the bezel visible at 6 o'clock. Signs of patina around the bezel. The bracelet with signs of stretch, previous polish and light surface wear throughout.

Dial: The dial is in overall very good condition.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.