Audemars Piguet
Reloj Audemars Piguet vintage de alta joyería en oro amarillo de 18 quilates, esfera pavé de diamantes con marcadores de rubíes, cuerda manual
Reloj Audemars Piguet vintage de alta joyería en oro amarillo de 18 quilates, esfera pavé de diamantes con marcadores de rubíes, cuerda manual
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Audemars Piguet in full high-jewelry mode: a vintage yellow-gold watch whose diamond-set bezel frames a fully pavé diamond dial punctuated by ruby hour accents. Hand-wound and carried on an integrated gold bracelet, it reveals a side of the maison far removed from sports-watch design, where case, dial and bracelet read as one precious object.
The Piece
There are Audemars Piguet watches defined by architecture and others defined by complication; in pieces like this one the watch becomes jewelry. The softly rounded yellow-gold case is surrounded by diamonds, while the dial becomes an uninterrupted field of brilliance accented by ruby hour markers. The result is unmistakably lavish yet disciplined by the proportions and mechanical restraint of traditional Swiss watchmaking.
The case measures approximately 31mm × 34.5mm, balancing substantial precious-metal construction with refined, unisex proportions. Slender yellow-gold hands preserve legibility without disturbing the gem-set surface beneath, and the diamond bezel creates an uninterrupted perimeter of light around the dial.
The integrated bracelet is as important as the head. Its tightly articulated links create a soft, supple texture that follows the wrist and reflects light across many surfaces, flowing directly into the case so that the whole reads as a single sculpted piece rather than a watch with a bracelet attached.
Inside is a manual-winding mechanical movement, preserving the tactile ritual of traditional watchmaking; the watch needs no complication, since its technical interest lies in restraint and slimness. Founded in Le Brassus in 1875, Audemars Piguet is known for its complicated watches and the Royal Oak, yet its precious-metal and gem-set creations, where watchmaking and jewelry become inseparable, form an important dimension of the maison's history.
Details
- Maker: Audemars Piguet
- Line: Vintage high jewelry, round case
- Origin: Swiss Made
- Material: Yellow gold case and integrated yellow-gold bracelet
- Dial: Pavé diamond with ruby hour accents; yellow-gold hands
- Bezel: Diamond set
- Movement: Mechanical, manual wind; overhauled
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Measurements: Case approx. 31mm × 34.5mm · Maximum wrist size approx. 17cm
- Water Resistance: Not intended for water exposure
- Included: Watch only
Condition
- Very good pre-owned condition, professionally serviced, with only light signs of previous use.
- The case retains its well-defined, softly rounded profile; the diamond bezel presents with a consistent, brilliant appearance.
- The pavé dial and ruby accents present well, and the gold-tone hands retain a refined appearance.
- The integrated bracelet remains supple and visually cohesive.
- The manual-winding movement has been overhauled; the sapphire crystal is clear.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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