A playful take on the perpetual calendar, this Audemars Piguet Quantime Perpetuel 25682BA integrates a traditional movement within an elongated, rectangular yellow gold case. Drawing upon inspiration from the Art Deco period, the piece is classically styled, with recessed subdials and a pared-back look.
The aesthetic is reminiscent of a unique, historic tank design from Audemars Piguet from the mid-1920s. The 25682BA is distinguished by its elegantly curved rectangular case, 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. As opposed to the painted Breguet numerals that can be found on similar iterations of this model, the hours are marked by yellow gold indices, which are further complemented by yellow gold 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.
Closer look
| Brand: | Audemars Piguet |
| Model: | Edward Piguet Quantime Perpetuel |
| Movement: | Manual-winding calibre 2003/2805 |
| Functions: | Perpetual calendar functions (month, day, date, moonphase), hours, minutes |
| Case material: | Yellow gold |
| Case diameter: | 45mm x 27mm x 8.5mm |
| Crystal: | Sapphire front |
| Strap: | Taupe textured calf strap from our own collection, Black alligator strap, AP gold pin buckle and spring bars |
| Lug Width: | 22x16mm |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Box & papers: | AP box, Leather folio, Quantieme Perpetuel Manual, Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, Service receipt |
This Audemars Piguet Quantime Perptuel is in very good condition overall. Lights superficial marks can be seen on the case consistent with minimal wear. The hallmarks and engravings remain crisp and well defined.
The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
