CrookedOak
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Just back from Geneva...
Oct 08, 2021,13:44 PM
I just received my Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual
Automatique back from service. This reference was one of the first watches that
really got me interested in haute horology. It is commonly reported that this reference
(and its variants) with the Royal Oak helped Audemars Piguet weather the quartz
crisis. Over 2000 pieces of the references 5548 and 25548 were produced from
1978 – 1991.
5548/25548 Specifications
- The 5548
was given the additional ‘2’ towards the end of 1984 to become the 25548
until it ceased production in 1991
- Total
production from 1978 – 1991 documented at 2183 pieces (YG: 2066, WG: 80,
PT: 32, SS: 4, PG: 1)
- 36
mm case diameter, 7-7.8mm thick dependent on variant
- Ultra-thin
calibre 2120/2800 automatic perpetual calendar
- Correctors
on the case at 4, 8, and 10 o'clock
- Four
symmetrical white subsidiary dials, featuring a month indicator at 12
o'clock, date at 3 o'clock moon phase at 6 o'clock, and day register at
the 9 o'clock position.
Thanks for taking a look.
AP 25548
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Just back from Geneva...
By: CrookedOak : October 8th, 2021-13:44
I just received my Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Automatique back from service. This reference was one of the first watches that really got me interested in haute horology. It is commonly reported that this reference (and its variants) with the Roya...
From a design perspective...
By: mdg : October 8th, 2021-14:15
...this is about as perfect a dial/type layout as there is. If there was a Hall of Fame for dial design, this would be a first ballot, unanimous entry.
Wonderfully classic
By: MichaelC : October 9th, 2021-13:55
Must be a real pleasure on the wrist.
This was my target half-exit-watch
By: slungu : October 11th, 2021-15:06
But it has evolved in price regions where can not follow . But it is a great watch with one of my favorites base calibers so enjoy it
beautiful watch, cost to service?
By: damani1220 : June 5th, 2023-19:48
I'm thinking of buying this same model. What was the cost to service? How is the water resistance holding up?
same here
By: Jakx : June 8th, 2023-00:13
unparalleled clarity of layout