Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25594 ST "Yves Klein" Blue Dial with Box and Paper
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-Specifications
Brand
Audemars Piguet
Model
Royal Oak
Reference
25594ST.OO.0789.ST.02
Year
1998 (Sold)
Movement
Automatic Cal.2224/2850
Case
36mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bracelet
Integrated Steel Bracelet
Adjustable up to 18cm circumference
Boxes/Papers
Original box
Guarantee Paper (Certificate of Origin)
Copy of Service Estimate
Notes
The watch is working condition (+3 sec/day 304°)
The movement was replaced with Cal.2224/2850 in a service at AP sometime ago
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
*Model wrist size is 16.5cm circumference
-Description
Audemars Piguet was founded by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edouard-Auguste Piguet in Le Brassus in the Vallée de Joux. Since its founding in 1875, it is the oldest watch brand that has been consistently managed by the founding family.
Since its founding, the company has been manufacturing complicated watches such as perpetual calendars, chronographs, and sonnerie watches, and is one of the world's three major brands,the "Big Three", along with Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe.
The Royal Oak, the brand's signature model, is a watch featuring a stainless steel case, octagonal bezel, “tapestry” dial, and integrated bracelet, designed by Gerald Genta and launched in 1972.
The Royal Oak revolutionized the conventional wisdom of luxury watches and established a new category known as “luxury sports watch.”
This Ref. 25594 is a model equipped with day-date moonphase display and automatic movement in a 36mm case, which is the medium size in Royal Oak collection. The model was sold from 1984 to 2006.
This example features a very rare, deep and vivid blue dial that differs from the usual blue dial of Royal Oak.
This blue dial is very close to the Klein blue color created by French artist Yves Klein, so collectors have given it the name Royal Oak "Yves Klein" or "Klein Blue Dial".
Yves Klein was born in 1928 and, in his short life of just over 34 years, produced numerous masterpieces and became a highly acclaimed artist worldwide.
In 1957, Klein exhibited a series of blue paintings on canvas using a pigment he developed himself at a solo exhibition in Milan titled "Monochrome Proposals, Blue Epoch".
The exhibition was a critical and commercial success, and is said to have brought him into the limelight. In 1960, he named the pigment "International Klein Blue" and registered a patent for it with the National Institute of Industrial Property.
The dial is close to the unique blue that draws the viewer in, and the blue dial watch itself is very rare, making it popular among collectors.
In addition, in 2023, an image of rapper Jay-Z wearing this Klein Blue Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar was posted on social media, which led to the dial becoming more well-known and popular.
The condition of the case of this watch is very good. You can see the sharpness of the lug and bezel in particular.
The dial, hands, and indices are all in excellent condition. Additionally, the watch comes with the original box and paper, making it a complete set.
The bracelet shows no signs of sagging and is in excellent condition. The clasp features an openwork ladder-like design. The bracelet is adjustable to fit wrist sizes up to 18cm circumference.
The warranty paper is stamped with a stamp indicating that the watch was sold by an authorized dealer in Japan in 1998, so its provenance is also clear.
The watch is equipped with the automatic Cal.2224/2850. This is is the successor to the Cal.2124. Cal.2124 was used in the model with the 2810 dial (pointer-type day-date display) in the year it was introduced, as well as in the Royal Oak Date nicknamed the "Owl."
The warranty states that the watch was shipped with the Cal.2124/2850, but since production of the Cal.2124 ended in 1996, the movement was later replaced with the Caliber 2224/2850 during service at Audemars Piguet.
Furthermore, production of the Cal.2224 also ended in 2004, so as stated in the estimate, the movement will be replaced with the new Caliber in the service if you ask service at Audemars Piguet.
It can be worn as a luxury sports watch for everyday use, or it would make a great addition to your collection.
This is a very rare variation among steel Royal Oak models, making it an exceptionally recommended piece.
1.Can I reserve any watches?
-It cannot be reserved because all items are sold on the website.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*We have US bank account and European bank account.
[Delivery]
Shipped via FedEx International Priority.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 working days after received payment.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
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