Audemars Piguet 6001 Megaquartz

Audemars Piguet 6001: A Masterpiece of the Quartz Era (1974-1978)

Innovation, Precision, and Collaboration with Omega
In the 1970s, the Swiss watch industry was shaken by the so-called “quartz crisis,” a period of great change in which electronic technology revolutionized the traditional concept of the mechanical watch. Audemars Piguet, one of the most prestigious names in fine watchmaking, responded to this challenge with innovative and refined models. Among these, the 6001 model, produced from 1974 to 1978, is a shining example of this new era.

The Caliber 2510: An Omega Project for Audemars Piguet
The beating heart of the Audemars Piguet 6001 was the caliber 2510, developed in collaboration with Omega. It was the first quartz movement to be fitted in an Audemars Piguet watch, a true milestone in the history of the Maison. The movement, also known as the “bridge side,” was the result of a technical synergy that combined the tradition of luxury watchmaking with the precision of electronic technology.

Technical Specifications
• Movement: 153748
• Dimensions: 31 x 25 x 6 mm
• Caliber: 2510, referred to as “megaquartz”
• Frequency: 2,359,296 vibrations per second (very high frequency for the time)
• Number of pieces: Approximately 350 models produced
• Production period: 1974-1978

The Meaning of “Megaquartz”
The term “megaquartz” on the caliber 2510 emphasizes the extraordinary precision achieved thanks to the very high operating frequency: 2,359,296 vibrations per second. This value was extremely high by the standards of the time and guaranteed a level of chronometric accuracy that had been unthinkable just a few years earlier. In addition to representing a technical achievement, the term “megaquartz” became a symbol of Audemars Piguet’s avant-garde approach.

A Heritage of Innovation
The 6001 model was not only an exercise in style and technology, but also a piece of history that is now preserved in the Audemars Piguet heritage (inv. 371). With only around 350 examples produced, it is a rarity that is highly sought after by collectors and vintage watch enthusiasts. The collaboration with Omega, the choice of a high-precision quartz movement, and limited production make this model a true treasure of Swiss watchmaking.
The Audemars Piguet 6001 bears witness to a period of great challenges and transformations. The adoption of the Omega 2510 “megaquartz” caliber allowed the Maison to remain at the forefront and offer a product that still fascinates today for its uniqueness and history. As the saying goes, “he who has time should not wait”: those lucky enough to find a 6001 like this, practically a remnant of the past, know that they have the opportunity to preserve a precious fragment of Swiss innovation, art, and passion from the golden years (1970).

Watche on consignment

Audemars Piguet ref. 6001 Megaquartz
Produced from 1974 to 1978

Case:
steel, like new

Dial:
original Audemars Piguet dial
in perfect condition

Case back:
original Audemars Piguet in excellent condition

Bracelet:
original Audemars Piguet bracelet

Accessories: none

Price €24,500

Watches on consignment are sold “as seen and liked”; they are not serviced but are guaranteed by us to be original.

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