By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Legacy Of Complicated Elegance
Before the Royal Oak became its defining reference, Audemars Piguet was a master of the classical dress watch. This Day Date Moonphase is a perfect expression of that legacy, combining three useful complications in a beautifully balanced display. The reference 25589BA is a reminder of AP's deep heritage in high watchmaking, executed in a solid gold case with the kind of understated confidence that defined the manufacture for its first century. It is a piece that prioritizes craft over hype.
High Horology In A Classic Case
This watch represents one of the strongest value propositions in vintage collecting. It delivers a complicated, precious metal timepiece from one of the best names in the business in a discreet and timeless package. The case wears beautifully as a traditional dress watch, fitting easily under a cuff. The smooth, domed bezel offers a classic profile for the yellow gold case, framing the clean white dial and its three distinct registers.
An Honest And Original Example
This example is in very good condition. The case is good, showing honest wear consistent with its age, but the dial is perfect. The watch retains its original leather strap and 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle, a detail that speaks to a life of careful ownership. The crystal is also original and in excellent shape. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Collector Who Knows
This is a watch for someone who values watchmaking over marketing. It comes from a period when Audemars Piguet focused on slim, elegant cases and complex movements for a clientele that understood true luxury. The combination of a day, date, and moonphase in an automatic movement offers real utility. It is a confident and sophisticated choice that signals a genuine appreciation for the craft, not just the name on the dial.
Key Specs
Reference: 25589BA
Model: Day Date Moonphase
Year: 1991
Movement: Automatic (Cal. 2124)
Case Size: 33mm
Bezel: Smooth Domed
Strap: Original Audemars Piguet Leather Strap...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold