Audemars Piguet 25720BA Star Wheel 18K Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial

The Audemars Piguet Star Wheel reference 25720BA is a compelling expression of mechanical ingenuity and elegant restraint. Introduced in the early 1990s, this model revives the centuries‑old wandering hours complication—originally conceived in the 17th century—within a classically proportioned 36 mm 18K yellow gold case. Its skeletonized dial showcases three rotating sapphire discs that glide along a minute arc, revealing the hour in a poetic, cinematic dance, while the rest of the dial remains refined and understated. Powering this extraordinary display is the automatic Caliber 2124 (also known as 2224 in some variants), based on a Jaeger‑LeCoultre ébauche, finely finished with côtes de Genève and a 21K gold‑segment rotor, offering approximately 48 hours of power reserve. The case measures a slender 8.5 mm in thickness with a lug‑to‑lug length of 39 mm, creating a sleek and wearable profile that belies the technical complexity within. Its production was limited, and the Star Wheel remains one of Audemars Piguet’s most inventive and collectible complications from the era. The exhibition caseback allows collectors to admire the movement’s exquisite decoration and unusual mechanism in motion. This piece is a rare convergence of historical horological narrative, technical audacity, and refined dress watch proportions—making it a standout in any serious collection. Like New with Audemars Piguet box and undated papers.