{"id":1915917,"date":"2026-05-03T02:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1915917"},"modified":"2026-05-03T02:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:40:55","slug":"hidden-for-over-90-years-christies-unearths-an-ultra-rare-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1915917","title":{"rendered":"Hidden for Over 90 Years, Christie&#8217;s Unearths an Ultra-Rare 1930 Audemars Piguet Chronograph"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F02%2Fchristies-geneva-auction-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Watches\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce 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general-general\">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F02%2Fchristies-geneva-auction-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph-info-003.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christie\u2019s Geneva will offer a highly significant circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (No. 41,849) at its upcoming Rare Watches auction on May 11, 2026<\/li>\n<li>The 27.5mm platinum-cased timepiece is one of the first chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the Swiss manufacture and has remained in the family of its original owner since its purchase in 1943<\/li>\n<li>Offered for the very first time at auction, the historic watch carries an estimated value of CHF 200,000 to CHF 400,000 (approx. $260,000 \u2013 $510,000 USD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A true piece of horological history has been unearthed. This spring, Christie\u2019s Geneva is preparing to auction an exceptionally rare, circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (Model No. 41,849). Widely regarded as one of the very first and rarest chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the legendary Swiss brand, the timepiece is making its auction debut after spending more than 90 years in the possession of the original owner\u2019s family. It will cross the block on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.<\/p>\n<p>The history of this watch represents the very genesis of Audemars Piguet\u2019s complicated wristwatch production. In 1930, the brand began producing a small batch of just six movements intended for its first-ever chronograph wristwatches. The \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d offered by Christie\u2019s is one of only three watches known to have been completed from that initial batch (the first in white gold, and the subsequent two in platinum). Delivered to the retailer Veuve Louis Goering in 1937, this specific platinum example was finally purchased in 1943.\n<\/p>\n<p>The watch features a beautifully minimalist Art-Deco aesthetic. The bold, brushed platinum cushion case\u2014crafted by the renowned Genevan casemaker Wenger\u2014perfectly frames a stunning two-tone grey and white solid gold dial. True to the \u201cmonopusher\u201d style of the era, the start, stop, and return-to-zero functions of the LeCoultre chronograph movement are all operated by a single press of the winding crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>Prior to consignment, the watch was sent back to its birthplace at the Audemars Piguet manufacture in the Vall\u00e9e de Joux for a comprehensive and highly sympathetic restoration. Recognizing the immense historical value of the piece, the brand\u2019s master watchmakers artfully revived the 27.5mm timepiece, ensuring it retains its original 1930s character and charm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Audemars Piguet chronographs are among the most coveted timepieces in the world, largely due to their extreme scarcity. Between 1930 and 1980, the brand produced a total of just 307 chronograph wristwatches. Given its status as one of the absolute earliest examples of this lineage, the \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d is expected to draw fierce bidding from global collectors when it goes up for auction, with an estimated final price between CHF 200,000 and CHF 400,000.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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general-general\">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F02%2Fchristies-geneva-auction-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph-info-003.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christie\u2019s Geneva will offer a highly significant circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (No. 41,849) at its upcoming Rare Watches auction on May 11, 2026<\/li>\n<li>The 27.5mm platinum-cased timepiece is one of the first chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the Swiss manufacture and has remained in the family of its original owner since its purchase in 1943<\/li>\n<li>Offered for the very first time at auction, the historic watch carries an estimated value of CHF 200,000 to CHF 400,000 (approx. $260,000 \u2013 $510,000 USD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A true piece of horological history has been unearthed. This spring, Christie\u2019s Geneva is preparing to auction an exceptionally rare, circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (Model No. 41,849). Widely regarded as one of the very first and rarest chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the legendary Swiss brand, the timepiece is making its auction debut after spending more than 90 years in the possession of the original owner\u2019s family. It will cross the block on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.<\/p>\n<p>The history of this watch represents the very genesis of Audemars Piguet\u2019s complicated wristwatch production. In 1930, the brand began producing a small batch of just six movements intended for its first-ever chronograph wristwatches. The \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d offered by Christie\u2019s is one of only three watches known to have been completed from that initial batch (the first in white gold, and the subsequent two in platinum). Delivered to the retailer Veuve Louis Goering in 1937, this specific platinum example was finally purchased in 1943.\n<\/p>\n<p>The watch features a beautifully minimalist Art-Deco aesthetic. The bold, brushed platinum cushion case\u2014crafted by the renowned Genevan casemaker Wenger\u2014perfectly frames a stunning two-tone grey and white solid gold dial. True to the \u201cmonopusher\u201d style of the era, the start, stop, and return-to-zero functions of the LeCoultre chronograph movement are all operated by a single press of the winding crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>Prior to consignment, the watch was sent back to its birthplace at the Audemars Piguet manufacture in the Vall\u00e9e de Joux for a comprehensive and highly sympathetic restoration. Recognizing the immense historical value of the piece, the brand\u2019s master watchmakers artfully revived the 27.5mm timepiece, ensuring it retains its original 1930s character and charm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Audemars Piguet chronographs are among the most coveted timepieces in the world, largely due to their extreme scarcity. Between 1930 and 1980, the brand produced a total of just 307 chronograph wristwatches. Given its status as one of the absolute earliest examples of this lineage, the \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d is expected to draw fierce bidding from global collectors when it goes up for auction, with an estimated final price between CHF 200,000 and CHF 400,000.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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                                                                                <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider 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general-general\">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F02%2Fchristies-geneva-auction-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph-info-003.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christie\u2019s Geneva will offer a highly significant circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (No. 41,849) at its upcoming Rare Watches auction on May 11, 2026<\/li>\n<li>The 27.5mm platinum-cased timepiece is one of the first chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the Swiss manufacture and has remained in the family of its original owner since its purchase in 1943<\/li>\n<li>Offered for the very first time at auction, the historic watch carries an estimated value of CHF 200,000 to CHF 400,000 (approx. $260,000 \u2013 $510,000 USD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A true piece of horological history has been unearthed. This spring, Christie\u2019s Geneva is preparing to auction an exceptionally rare, circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (Model No. 41,849). Widely regarded as one of the very first and rarest chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the legendary Swiss brand, the timepiece is making its auction debut after spending more than 90 years in the possession of the original owner\u2019s family. It will cross the block on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.<\/p>\n<p>The history of this watch represents the very genesis of Audemars Piguet\u2019s complicated wristwatch production. In 1930, the brand began producing a small batch of just six movements intended for its first-ever chronograph wristwatches. The \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d offered by Christie\u2019s is one of only three watches known to have been completed from that initial batch (the first in white gold, and the subsequent two in platinum). Delivered to the retailer Veuve Louis Goering in 1937, this specific platinum example was finally purchased in 1943.\n<\/p>\n<p>The watch features a beautifully minimalist Art-Deco aesthetic. The bold, brushed platinum cushion case\u2014crafted by the renowned Genevan casemaker Wenger\u2014perfectly frames a stunning two-tone grey and white solid gold dial. True to the \u201cmonopusher\u201d style of the era, the start, stop, and return-to-zero functions of the LeCoultre chronograph movement are all operated by a single press of the winding crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>Prior to consignment, the watch was sent back to its birthplace at the Audemars Piguet manufacture in the Vall\u00e9e de Joux for a comprehensive and highly sympathetic restoration. Recognizing the immense historical value of the piece, the brand\u2019s master watchmakers artfully revived the 27.5mm timepiece, ensuring it retains its original 1930s character and charm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Audemars Piguet chronographs are among the most coveted timepieces in the world, largely due to their extreme scarcity. Between 1930 and 1980, the brand produced a total of just 307 chronograph wristwatches. Given its status as one of the absolute earliest examples of this lineage, the \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d is expected to draw fierce bidding from global collectors when it goes up for auction, with an estimated final price between CHF 200,000 and CHF 400,000.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Audemars PiguetChristie&#8217;sAudemars Piguet Chronograph\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T02:40:55Z\">19 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             3.4K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christie\u2019s Geneva will offer a highly significant circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (No. 41,849) at its upcoming Rare Watches auction on May 11, 2026<\/li>\n<li>The 27.5mm platinum-cased timepiece is one of the first chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the Swiss manufacture and has remained in the family of its original owner since its purchase in 1943<\/li>\n<li>Offered for the very first time at auction, the historic watch carries an estimated value of CHF 200,000 to CHF 400,000 (approx. $260,000 \u2013 $510,000 USD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A true piece of horological history has been unearthed. This spring, Christie\u2019s Geneva is preparing to auction an exceptionally rare, circa 1930 Audemars Piguet \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d single-button chronograph (Model No. 41,849). Widely regarded as one of the very first and rarest chronograph wristwatches ever produced by the legendary Swiss brand, the timepiece is making its auction debut after spending more than 90 years in the possession of the original owner\u2019s family. It will cross the block on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.<\/p>\n<p>The history of this watch represents the very genesis of Audemars Piguet\u2019s complicated wristwatch production. In 1930, the brand began producing a small batch of just six movements intended for its first-ever chronograph wristwatches. The \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d offered by Christie\u2019s is one of only three watches known to have been completed from that initial batch (the first in white gold, and the subsequent two in platinum). Delivered to the retailer Veuve Louis Goering in 1937, this specific platinum example was finally purchased in 1943.\n<\/p>\n<p>The watch features a beautifully minimalist Art-Deco aesthetic. The bold, brushed platinum cushion case\u2014crafted by the renowned Genevan casemaker Wenger\u2014perfectly frames a stunning two-tone grey and white solid gold dial. True to the \u201cmonopusher\u201d style of the era, the start, stop, and return-to-zero functions of the LeCoultre chronograph movement are all operated by a single press of the winding crown.\n<\/p>\n<p>Prior to consignment, the watch was sent back to its birthplace at the Audemars Piguet manufacture in the Vall\u00e9e de Joux for a comprehensive and highly sympathetic restoration. Recognizing the immense historical value of the piece, the brand\u2019s master watchmakers artfully revived the 27.5mm timepiece, ensuring it retains its original 1930s character and charm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Audemars Piguet chronographs are among the most coveted timepieces in the world, largely due to their extreme scarcity. Between 1930 and 1980, the brand produced a total of just 307 chronograph wristwatches. Given its status as one of the absolute earliest examples of this lineage, the \u201cCoussin Tortue\u201d is expected to draw fierce bidding from global collectors when it goes up for auction, with an estimated final price between CHF 200,000 and CHF 400,000.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Audemars PiguetChristie&#8217;sAudemars Piguet Chronograph\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/christies-geneva-auction-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F02%2Fchristies-geneva-auction-1930-audemars-piguet-chronograph-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Watches 19 Hrs ago 3.4K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article In this Article 1 of 3 Christie&#8217;s 2 of 3 Christie&#8217;s 3 of 3 Christie&#8217;s Watches 19 Hrs ago 3.4K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Christie\u2019s Geneva will offer a highly significant circa 1930 Audemars Piguet [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1915917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1915917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1915917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1915917\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1915917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1915917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1915917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}