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Audemars Piguet John Schaeffer Triple Calendar 258700BA in 18k Yellow Gold, 1990s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.

Maker / attribution: Audemars Piguet (maker)
Date: 1990s
Historical period: Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Country of origin: Switzerland
Object type: Wristwatch
Materials / technique: 18k yellow gold
Dimensions: Case 33 mm
Dealer: Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen
Stock no.: w-3153
Credit line: Dealer listing, Bulang & Sons (w-3153)
Catalogue title (original): Audemars Piguet John Schaeffer Triple Calendar 258700BA in 18k Yellow Gold (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (stock number w-3153), this is a wristwatch by Audemars Piguet, made in Switzerland, dated 1990s. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: 18k yellow gold. Recorded dimensions: Case 33 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

An undervalued masterpiece If you have been following us for a while, you might know that ’90s calendar watches have become a significant passion among the B&S team. While attention often goes to Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet created a very intriguing line of watches in the ’90s that captured our hearts some time ago. This is an exceptional Audemars Piguet "John Schaeffer" 258700BA, featuring a hand-wound triple calendar movement. It is an incredible watch from AP’s 1990s John Schaeffer collection, one of the most interesting and undervalued collections by AP, inspired by the unique cushion-shaped steel minute repeater ordered by American businessman John Schaeffer in the early 1900s. The ’90s collection showcased incredibly cool complications, including star wheel, minute repeater, and jump hour movements. We are proud to offer one of these exquisite watches for sale, featuring the hand-wound triple calendar movement, with approximately only 100 examples produced. This is truly an outstanding, stylish, and collectible watch, measuring 33mm, with a rich white dial, applied Roman numerals, and a decorated handset. It showcases the charm and beauty of the original Schaeffer with its Art Deco-inspired elements. The watch remains in great condition, with a super clean dial, strong case, and has just been freshly serviced by our experienced watchmaker. We’ve completely fallen in love with this design language. It represents an iconic brand but remains slightly off the beaten path, and we love that about it. We genuinely believe it to be one of the most interesting watches currently for sale. Visit us at our watch lounge or arrange a call to discuss this unique timepiece in more detail. Specifications: - Audemars Piguet "John Schaeffer" 258700BA - 33mm 18k yellow gold cushion-shaped case - Case number E2xxx, dating to the 1990s - Matte white dial with calendar registers - Triple Date calendar 2085 - Comes on the pictured strap - Fully serviced by our watchmaker

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

Read the period in the timeline More wristwatches from this period Earlier: Quartz Revolution

Atlas type guide

Calendar, moon-phase and perpetual calendar watches

Calendar complications range from a simple date to the perpetual calendar, which automatically allows for months of different lengths and leap years until 2100. Pocket watches with perpetual calendars were made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; Patek Philippe made the first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and series production followed in 1941. The annual calendar (Patek Philippe, 1996) needs correction only once a year.

Moon-phase displays use a disc with two moons and 59 teeth advanced daily, approximating the 29.5-day lunation; more precise trains reduce the error to one day in over a century.

What to look for

Apertures or subsidiary dials for day, date, month and leap year.
Moon disc under a 'bosom' shaped aperture.
Recessed correctors on the case band for setting the calendar.

Dating clues

Triple-date wristwatches: popular c. 1940–1955.
Perpetual calendar wristwatches: from 1925 (unique) and 1941 (series).

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Mechanisms mentioned

Minute repeater — Complication
Jump hour (digital display) — Complication

Record completeness

Maker or attributionRecorded
DateRecorded
Place or countryRecorded
MaterialsRecorded
DimensionsRecorded
Narrative descriptionRecorded
Inscriptions / marksNot in source
ProvenanceNot in source
Several photographsRecorded

Editorial status: Documented — facts as published by the source; not independently verified by Atlas editors.

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Sources & image rights

Record source: Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (opens another website in a new tab).

Image rights: © Bulang & Sons — dealer photographs; permission required (opens another website in a new tab).

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Cite this record

"Audemars Piguet John Schaeffer Triple Calendar 258700BA in 18k Yellow Gold, 1990s." Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen, w-3153. Catalogue record in The Horology Atlas, WatchMuseum.org, https://atlas.watchmuseum.org/museum/audemars-piguet-john-schaeffer-triple-calendar-258700ba-in-18k-yellow-67e2fa.