Introduction
Now famed for their iconic sports watches, Audemars Piguet’s history as a classical watchmaker is often wrongfully overlooked, with timepieces like the Day-Date ref. 25574 that we have here standing as a wonderful testament to that very fact. Featuring an elegant stepped 18kt gold case with a white enamel dial featuring gold hands and traditionalist printed Roman numerals, this automatic timepiece is a timeless classic. Boasting two subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock for its date and day functions, this timepiece is as useful and functional as it is beautiful. Measuring a wonderfully wearable 33mm in diameter and sitting beautifully flat on the wrist, the ref. 25574 wears splendidly, as one would hope for a dress watch from the 70s and 80s.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$4,000 – $6,000
The Details
Brand
Audemars Piguet
Dimensions
33mm
Model
Classic Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 2124
Reference
25574BA
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa 1980s
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
White
THE DIAL
Sporting a white enamel dial with gold hands and indices, sunken subdials, and charming vintage inscriptions, the ref. 25574's wonderful Day-Date 'Owl' dial is wonderfully legible and beautifully stylish.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Offered on a leather strap, this ref. 25574's 18kt yellow gold stepped construction wears close to the wrist thanks to its svelte diameter and short lugs.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch is in overall excellent condition. The yellow gold case has light scratches and a couple of small nicks on the bezel. The case back has light scratches and very well-defined engravings and hallmarks. The dial is excellent, with clean gold hour and minute hands and blued calendar hands. The watch is fitted with a black alligator strap with gold plated buckle in excellent condition. Please note that the watch ticks at time of cataloging, but timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
An intricately constructed timepiece with a unique dial design, this ref. 25574 demonstrates the very best of Audemars Piguet's classy craftsmanship without the need to be too overzealous or loud.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
