455 Diamonds on an Audemars Piguet Watch

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Some watches are real jewels, in the true meaning of that word. The sale at Sotheby's in Doha on March 19 is full of items of that class.

There is specifically a wristwatch by Audemars Piguet entirely paved with diamonds for a total of about 40 carats. Of Royal Oak-type and presented in its case, it is a unique copy made circa 2000.

The dial channel alone contains 80 tapered baguette diamonds with a weight of 4.48 carats. For the bracelet, the catalog indicates 375 diamonds and 35.42 carats.

Sotheby's presents this piece at the inaugural session of its sales in Doha. There is no doubt that luxury has many fans in that region. The estimate is 250 KUS$.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

The market has failed to keep up with the more expensive items. This watch was not sold.