Description:
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quantième Perpétuel has been one of the brand’s most admired and sought-after models since the mid-1980s. While most examples were produced with either a 36 mm or 39 mm case, the present example, reference 25800, features a refined 33 mm case, offering a perfect balance of elegance, wearability, and technical sophistication.
Introduced in 1996 and produced for only four years, until 2000, reference 25800 is among the smallest perpetual calendar wristwatches ever made. Most likely conceived with the Japanese market in mind, it represents an impressive mechanical achievement, as fitting an automatic perpetual calendar movement inside such a compact case is an extremely challenging task.
The model was produced in only 98 examples across three different metals:
- 49 in stainless steel
- 36 in yellow gold (as the present example)
- 12 in white gold
Several dial variations were created during the short production run, making each piece particularly rare and collectible. The present example features a beautiful and warm champagne dial, which perfectly complements the yellow gold case.
Despite its smaller diameter, the case retains a substantial thickness, allowing the watch to maintain a strong presence on the wrist while remaining elegant and highly wearable.
The watch is powered by the automatic calibre 2141/2806 and is preserved in excellent overall condition.