Audemars Piguet. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement automatique Audemars Piguet. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch Star Wheel, Ref 25720BA , Circa 1990Audemars Piguet. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement automatiqueAudemars Piguet. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch Model: Star WheelReference: 25720BA Date: Circa 1990Movement: 33-jewel Cal.2124 automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, No.375715Dial: Foliate engraved gold sector with white minute chapter between 10 and 2, hour graduation on three rotating translucent sapphire discs with printed Arabic numeralsCase: Brushed and polished round, screw down exhibition case back, No.D11385Strap/Bracelet: Blue alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 36mm Weight: 54,08gInspired by a 17th-century papal clock, the Star Wheel was unusual and, produced in small numbers, was never expected to rival the Royal Oak for popularity. It never came close to it, either, and was discontinued within five years of its launch. However, the brand's unique take on the wandering-hours display kept showing up sporadically in its more unusual lines, usually produced in limited numbers, all the way until 2000, the year the Le Brassus watchmakers celebrated 125 years of business.