Perpetual calendars are the authoritative complications of calendar watches. This Audemars Piguet Quantime Perpetuel 25682BA* integrates a perpetual calendar movement within an elongated, rectangular rose gold case. Classically styled, with both Breguet numerals and recessed sub-dials, this 25682BA harks back to a design aesthetic from the past.

This Quantime Perpetuel 25682BA forms part of the Edward Piguet collection, named after one of the two founding fathers of the manufacture. The aesthetic of the collection was based on a unique, historic tank design from Audemars Piguet from the mid-1920s. The overall collection is distinguished by its elegantly curved rectangular cases, subtly reminiscent of understated Art Deco sophistication. Symmetrical, geometrical, and elongated, this specific piece looks back to early 20th-century design.

The dial integrates the traditional layout for a perpetual calendar, though subtly reworked for its rectangular shape. The sub-dial at 3 oclock shows the date, in a noticeably recessed sub-register, giving depth to the otherwise smooth silver dial. In a similar fashion, the days of the month are placed at 9 oclock, with the months of the year at 12.

The moonphase is placed at 6 oclock. The depth of the sub-dials, and their light circular finish, gives the watch an even more distinctive appearance on the wrist. The silvered dial is further accented with painted Breguet numerals, a feature occasionally found, and often desired, in perpetual calendars from the past. These correspond harmoniously with Audemars Piguets black leaf hands.

This Quantime Perpetuel 25682BA is powered by the manual-wind calibre 2003. The base movement, developed in conjunction with bauche maker Jaeger-LeCoultre, was first developed in 1946, remaining in production for half a century. On top of it, Audemars Piguet added their 2805 QP perpetual calendar module, giving the movement a total thickness of only 3.19mm. The movement is beautifully finished, with exquisite chamfering on all angles, polishing, and decoration, in the form of Geneva striping.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Quantime Perpetuel 25682 will be subject to 20% VAT.

Closer look

This Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Quantieme Perpetuel is in excellent overall condition with consistent superficial marks throughout the case and lugs, relative with regular wear over time. The engravings and hallmarks on the caseback are crisp and well defined.

The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.