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Audemars Piguet Pink Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This Audemars Piguet hunter case pocket watch, catalogued to circa 1990, features an 18k pink gold hinged case measuring 47 mm in diameter. The white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an inner concentric chapter ring, and blued hands, signed 'AUDEMARS PIGUET' and 'SWISS MADE'. The source reports a manual-winding jeweled calibre and notes that the case, dial, and movement are signed. Bearing case number D29'657, the piece is unaccompanied by original box or papers.

Audemars Piguet 18k pink gold hunter case pocket watch with open front lid
Audemars Piguet 18k pink gold hunter case pocket watch with open front lid — Sotheby's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.sothebys.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Audemars Piguet
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
378
Source-reported date
Circa 1990
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
D29'657

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

This timepiece is encased in 18k pink gold and follows a hunter-case configuration, characterized by a hinged front cover. The case measures 47 mm in diameter.

The winding crown and suspension bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock position relative to the dial. The exterior surface of the hunter lid is not visible in the provided source imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case: 18k pink gold, hinged hunting case”
  • “Size: 47 mm diameter”
  • “Winding crown and suspension bow positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the dial.”

Dial Presentation

The watch features a white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers situated within an inner chapter ring. The time is indicated by blued hands described as open-diamond or spade-tipped.

The dial is signed 'AUDEMARS PIGUET' below the 12 o'clock marker and 'SWISS MADE' at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers situated within an inner chapter ring.”
  • “Blued open-diamond or spade-tipped hands.”
  • “Dial signed 'AUDEMARS PIGUET' below the 12 o'clock marker and 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock.”

Movement and Attribution

The source describes the timepiece as containing a manual-winding, jeweled calibre. While the source notes the movement is signed, this component is not visible in the available documentation.

The watch is identified by case number D29'657 and is catalogued as circa 1990.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre: manual winding, jeweled”
  • “Case number: D29'657”
  • “Signed: case, dial and movement”
  • “Circa 1990”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific model of the manual-winding, jeweled calibre mentioned in the source?
  • Does the exterior of the hunter case feature any specific engravings or finishings?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Audemars Piguet Pink Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAudemars Piguet“Audemars Piguet A pink gold hunter case pocket watch”
Case Material18k pink gold“Case: 18k pink gold, hinged hunting case”
Case NumberD29'657“Case number: D29'657”
Diameter47 mm“Size: 47 mm diameter”
CalibreManual winding, jeweled“Calibre: manual winding, jeweled”
SignaturesCase, dial and movement“Signed: case, dial and movement”
DocumentationNot included“Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers situated within an inner chapter ring.
  • Blued open-diamond or spade-tipped hands.
  • Dial signed 'AUDEMARS PIGUET' below the 12 o'clock marker and 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock.
  • Hinged front hunter cover open to reveal the dial.
  • Winding crown and suspension bow positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the dial.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and movement signature are not visible in the provided photograph.
  • Exterior surface of the case lid is turned away from view and cannot be assessed for decoration or condition.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Audemars Piguet | A pink gold hunter case pocket watch | Circa 1990 |

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record e2d2dc411a

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