Audemars Piguet Grosse Pièce

About this reference

The Audemars Piguet reference 16869, often referred to as the Grosse Pièce, was produced in the early 1990s as a limited series of approximately 50 units. Collectors value this reference for its oversized 40mm 18k yellow gold case, which was unusually large for the era, and its use of the caliber 2120/2802. This ultra-thin automatic movement features a perpetual calendar with a leap year indicator and a moon phase. The dial typically features a white porcelain-like finish with recessed sub-dials and stick markers. Due to its limited production run and historical significance as a precursor to the modern oversized luxury watch trend, the reference 16869 occupies a niche position in the brand's heritage. On the secondary market, these timepieces generally command prices in the mid-to-high five-figure range, with exceptional examples occasionally reaching the low-six-figures at international auctions.