{"product_id":"1991-audemars-piguet-quantieme-perpetuale-25682ba-18k-yellow-gold-breguet-dial","title":"1991 Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetuale 25682BA - 18K Yellow Gold Breguet Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Grand Complication In Quiet Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBefore the Royal Oak became the face of the brand, Audemars Piguet's reputation was built on creating some of the most refined and mechanically complex dress watches in the world. This Quantieme Perpetuale from 1991 is a perfect embodiment of that legacy. The reference 25682BA places one of watchmaking's highest complications, the perpetual calendar, inside a solid 18k yellow gold tank-style cushion case. Produced for only a few years between 1990 and 1993, this reference is exceptionally rare and represents a level of classical watchmaking that is increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstated And Exceptionally Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is from the earliest and rarest part of the production run. The cushion-shaped case is a masterclass in proportion, offering significant presence without needing to be oversized. It is a deeply restrained design, one where the brand's signature is so subtle that only those who know what they are looking at will recognize its origin. The true value is in the combination of a solid gold case, a highly complicated manual-wind movement, and a design that prioritizes elegance over branding. It is a piece of quiet luxury from an era when craftsmanship was the only statement that mattered.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Perfect Dial In A Strong Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch is in good overall condition. Its 18k yellow gold case is strong, appears unpolished, and the sapphire crystal is excellent. The dial, the most critical element of any perpetual calendar, is in perfect condition, with crisp Breguet numerals and flawless subdials. It is mounted on its original leather strap with the correct 18k yellow gold folding clasp from Audemars Piguet. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Connoisseur Of The Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is not a watch for someone seeking attention. It is a trophy piece for the serious collector who understands the significance of a shaped perpetual calendar from one of the holy trinity of watchmakers. The daily act of winding creates a tactile connection to the intricate machine, a ritual that reinforces the bond between owner and object. It is a statement of taste, an investment in rarity, and a direct link to the golden age of Audemars Piguet's classical watchmaking heritage.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25682BA\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quantieme Perpetuale\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26x44mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Leather with 18K Yellow Gold Folding Clasp\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with Breguet Numerals\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1522\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55494991348003,"sku":"11522","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3240_1102c7c0-22c8-4620-86df-a297e89fd1cb.jpg?v=1787335308","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1991-audemars-piguet-quantieme-perpetuale-25682ba-18k-yellow-gold-breguet-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}