Year: Circa 1950
Reference No: 5514
Movement No: 55'892
Case No: 55'892
Material: 18k yellow gold
Calibre: Manual, cal. 9/10RSQ, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather

Rare is a word that can hardly start to describe vintage Audemars Piguet complicated watches like the present triple calendar with moonphases, merging exquisite quality, superb aesthetics and technical ingenuity. Audemars Piguet created its first calendar wristwatch, based on the 10HPVM movement, in 1924 for Swiss watch retailer Gübelin. In the following years Audemars Piguet housed this caliber in different case shapes from rectangular, to cushion, tortue, and round. According to the book “Audemars Piguet 20th Century Complicated Wristwatches” published by the brand, only 22 watches (in yellow, pink and white gold) of the model 5514 were made between 1945to 1950 but only 6 are known. This model is immediately identifiable by its square case and tear drop lugs, that were later replaced by elongated lugs in the 1960s. Not only a technical marvel, Audemars Piguet has managed to design a balanced and a very legible dial with large text. The case is also in excellent condition with a nice crisp hallmark to the case flank.