Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Quantieme Perpetual

TheMadDruid · 2017-09-21T14:16:34Z

Discover TheMadDruid's first Audemars Piguet, an Edward Piguet Quantieme Perpetual. Explore why this rectangular perpetual calendar is a connoisseur's choice.

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TheMadDruid shares his excitement over acquiring his first Audemars Piguet, an Edward Piguet Quantieme Perpetual. This article delves into his personal journey to this acquisition, highlighting the watch's unique appeal and why it stands out from more common AP models. His post offers a refreshing perspective on collecting, focusing on personal preference over popular trends.

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Le Brassus, for instance.

No. I've never been there.

And I've never owned an Audemar Piguet. Until now.

The Edward Piguet Quantieme Perpetual.

The movement, 2806, is not elaborately finished, and is not a shaped movement...but it is keeping time impeccably. And note the beautiful etching surrounding the movement, including the name.

Gorgeous guilloche on the dial.

(Swedish and American stones, of course.)

Another view of the movement and case back-note the deployant!

With Gordon's-obligatory.

On a wood plank.

How cool is this?!

Original Blomman shot.

The curved lugs make for a very comfortable fit on the wrist.

Actually, a lot of original Blomman shots.

Gin.

I especially love how a silver dial works with white metal to show shades of white, silver and cream. Today was not the best day to try and give examples of this feature, but I was excited to post and so I will be forced (hah) to post again with some more photos to show off what I'm talking about. Of course, you all know this already. You're PuristS, for God's sake! But I will put some more pictures up when the weather allows.

I went looking for an Edward Piguet WG chronograph-I would have been completely satisfied with that complication. But this was available, and given the price and the complication it was a no-brainer. One of the nice things about a watch line/style that is apparently not popular is that wonderful examples of it can be found for wonderful prices. I've always thought that the E.P. models were some of the best watches A.P. made and I never understood why they weren't more popular. I'm not complaining.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Edward Piguet Perpetual Calendar in a rectangular case is a special and unconventional choice, reminiscent of the IWC Novecento Perpetual.
The Edward Piguet's less popular status makes it a 'connoisseur's choice' and a 'refined, understated watch' compared to the ubiquitous Royal Oak.
The author confirms the watch is from 2003 and has been a long-time favorite, appreciating its beautiful case and rarity in the market.
The Edward Piguet offers excellent value for money, making it a 'great catch' for collectors.
The curved lugs contribute to a very comfortable fit on the wrist.
The silver dial paired with white metal creates beautiful shades of white, silver, and cream, a subtle aesthetic appreciated by PuristS.
The acquisition of this Perpetual Calendar helps fill a gap in the contributor's collection.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Sep 21, 2017

Huge congratulations for this rare and unusual timepiece. I don’t know why Edward Piguet models are the unpopular ones among all the AP collection. Impatient to see more shots of this timepiece and, more particularly, its nice guilloché dial

Best wishes Alkiro

TheMadDruid

Sep 21, 2017

Merci, Alkiro.

We agree-this family should have been more popular. I will post more pix soon.

Alkiro1

Sep 21, 2017

Cool. Impatient to see that

Best wishes Alkiro

Pretty Boy

Sep 21, 2017

Huge congrats, Mike.

Looks really good on your wrist. I don't remember exactly but I think I came across this PC when browsing APs at a very popular watch trading platform. I thought to myself that it's not only beautiful but also great value for money. Great catch, Mike. Best, Volker

TheMadDruid

Sep 21, 2017

Thanks, Volker.

It was a great find and I am happy I pulled the trigger on it. It really had a lot going for it.

Joepny

Sep 21, 2017

You sly guy! At the beginning I didn't know what you were getting at but of course a new arrival.

Congratulations Padj! Look at how elegant it is: the numerals, the guilloche dial, the hands, the case.

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