Audemars Piguet Huitième Chronograph in Rose Gold and Tantalum Execution Ref. 25644TR"Huitime" (in Old French, meaning "eighth") was Audemars Piguet's prestigious line during the 1970s and 1980s, but it has largely faded into obscurity today, overshadowed by the iconic Royal Oak models! At hand, we have a stunning 41mm tantalum and rose gold chronograph, reference 25644TR. Tantalum is a very hard, blue gray transition metal that is highly corrosion resistant. It is named after Tantalus, a figure from Greek mythology. The case is

Powered by an automatic IWC Caliber 30110

The black dial has gold sub dials and both day and date functions

- Helium escape valve

with strong lugs

complete with solid end links and a clasp marked A5 N

The hands are pencil form and one of our favourite features

is in excellent condition

This is a rare

This is a very Collectible Longines monopusher watch with all the hallmarks of the brand’s dedication to offering interesting pilots’ watches in the mid-20th century

- Original box and booklet

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The black dial is in lovely mint condition and features bold Arabic painted numerals in zinc-sulphide tritium that have a lovely yellow patina this is a good match with the lume in the hands