{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-star-wheel-25720ba-gold-guilloche-dial","title":"Audemars Piguet Star Wheel 25720BA Gold Guilloché Dial","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1771px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2435%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7898%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6415%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1572%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2435%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eLike New (9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7898%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6415%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1572%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Star Wheel represents one of the most imaginative chapters of Audemars Piguet’s pre-Royal Oak-dominated modern history. Introduced in the early 1990s, the collection revived the centuries-old wandering-hours principle through an ingenious satellite display that replaced conventional hour and minute hands altogether. Reference 25720BA presents this unusual complication in a remarkably traditional setting, combining a compact 18K yellow gold case with a richly decorated guilloché dial and an automatic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe defining feature of the Star Wheel 25720BA is its wandering-hours display. Instead of using centrally mounted hands, the watch employs rotating satellite discs carrying the hour numerals. As the mechanism operates, the active hour travels across a white 60-minute sector, simultaneously indicating the hour and its progression through the minutes. Once its journey is complete, the following hour rotates into position to begin the next passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an entirely different way of experiencing time. Rather than two hands continuously rotating around a conventional dial, the indication appears to migrate across an arc. The mechanism is technically intriguing but also highly intuitive once understood, turning the simple act of checking the time into a small mechanical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the display is a gold guilloché dial whose traditional decorative treatment provides a fascinating contrast to the unconventional mechanism. This juxtaposition is central to the Star Wheel’s appeal: visually, it retains the richness and craftsmanship of a classical Audemars Piguet dress watch, yet mechanically its approach to displaying time is anything but conventional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is the automatic Calibre 2124, providing approximately 40 hours of power reserve. The self-winding architecture supports the wandering-hours mechanism while making the watch practical for regular wear, allowing its unusual display to remain the principal focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 36 mm, the Star Wheel 25720BA embraces restrained dimensions that contrast beautifully with the complexity of its dial. The 18K yellow gold case provides satisfying precious-metal presence without overwhelming the wrist, while the guilloché surface and exposed satellite system create considerably greater visual impact than the diameter might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black leather strap provides a strong, formal contrast against the warmth of the yellow gold and is secured by a matching 18K yellow gold pin buckle. Despite its unconventional display, the compact proportions allow the Star Wheel to retain the elegance of a traditional dress watch. It is a piece that can appear relatively restrained from across the room but becomes increasingly fascinating as the mechanics are examined up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example features a 36 mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, paired with a gold guilloché dial incorporating wandering-hours satellite discs and a contrasting white 60-minute sector. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 2124, offering approximately 40 hours of power reserve, and is fitted to a black leather strap with an 18K yellow gold pin buckle. Particular attention should be given to preservation of the case geometry and original finishes, condition of the guilloché dial, correct rotation and alignment of the satellite discs, accuracy of the wandering-hours indication, movement performance, strap and buckle condition, and overall provenance and set completeness—communicated strictly on verified information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Star Wheel 25720BA is particularly compelling for collectors interested in Audemars Piguet beyond the Royal Oak. It demonstrates a highly creative side of the manufacture, taking an obscure historical method of displaying time and translating it into a sophisticated modern wristwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of wandering hours, traditional guilloché decoration, compact 36 mm proportions, and yellow gold construction also makes it difficult to categorise neatly. It is simultaneously a classical dress watch, an unusual complication, and an important example of Audemars Piguet’s experimental watchmaking of the period. Within a thoughtfully curated collection, the Star Wheel provides the kind of mechanical individuality that remains immediately recognisable without relying on conventional complication or contemporary scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Star Wheel 25720BA is a wonderfully inventive expression of mechanical timekeeping. Combining its classically proportioned 18K yellow gold case, richly textured guilloché dial, mesmerising wandering-hours satellite display, and automatic Calibre 2124, it reveals a fascinating side of Audemars Piguet—one where traditional craftsmanship and unconventional mechanical thinking coexist within an exceptionally elegant watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Guilloché Dial with Wandering Hours Satellite Discs and White 60-Minute Sector\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Leather Strap with 18K Yellow Gold Pin Buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic (Calibre 2124)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991911555372,"sku":null,"price":46888.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/BA25720-D11351-1.jpg?v=1788144404","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/audemars-piguet-star-wheel-25720ba-gold-guilloche-dial","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}