Audemars Piguet Dual Time Ref 25685 002BA in 18k Yellow Gold with Box and Papers

A beautifully unconventional Audemars Piguet, combining an intricate asymmetric dial, elegant yellow-gold proportions and a remarkable set of original sales documentation and accessories. There is something special about complicated watches that retain such elegance. This Audemars Piguet Dual Time combines classical proportions with a wonderfully distinctive dial, offering a very different character from the Royal Oak. The 36mm yellow-gold case features a beautifully stepped bezel, gracefully curved lugs and well-preserved hallmarks. Its refined proportions make it particularly comfortable on the wrist. The white dial is the real attraction. Classical Roman numerals, delicate gold accents and striking blued hands surround three asymmetrically arranged displays: a second time zone at six, pointer date at two and power reserve at nine. The recessed registers create wonderful depth while maintaining a beautifully balanced composition. Inside beats the automatic calibre 2129/2845, fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker. Particularly special is the accompanying original documentation. The watch comes with its original outer cardboard box, large Audemars Piguet leather travel pouch, original hangtag and Dual Time instruction booklet. Most importantly, the original sales invoice records a purchase price of 22,500 Dutch guilders in 1996, documenting its sale through a Dutch jeweller in the Netherlands. Presented on its Audemars Piguet black leather strap with a signed 18k yellow-gold AP pin buckle, this is a charming example of the manufacture's classical side. A sophisticated complication, beautiful proportions and a documented history that makes it all the more personal. Specifications: Audemars Piguet Dual Time ref. 25685/002BA 36mm 18k yellow-gold case with stepped bezel White dial, Roman numerals and blued hands Dual time, pointer date and 48-hour power reserve Automatic calibre 2129/2845 Case serial C-99xxx, estimated production circa 1994/1995 Audemars Piguet leather strap with signed 18k yellow-gold pin buckle Original outer box, AP leather travel pouch, hangtag, Dual Time booklet and 1996 Dutch sales invoice for NLG 22,500 Fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker One-year mechanical warranty Fully insured worldwide shipping included Historical Context Introduced around 1989–1990, reference 25685 was among Audemars Piguet's early automatic Dual Time wristwatches. Its calibre 2129/2845 was developed around the Jaeger-LeCoultre 928 architecture, combining a second time zone, pointer date and power-reserve indication. Early examples featured a 48-hour power-reserve scale, while later dial executions adopted a 36-hour scale. This distinction makes the earlier configuration particularly interesting to collectors and reflects Audemars Piguet's tradition of combining practical complications with classical Swiss watchmaking.