{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-charleston-18k-white-gold-factory-diamond-high-jewelry-watch-ref-67029bc-zz-1092bc-01","title":"Audemars Piguet Charleston 18K White Gold Factory Diamond High-Jewelry Watch Ref. 67029BC.ZZ.1092BC.01","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis one is a very different creature from the modern APs we have been processing. It is essentially \u003cstrong\u003ea piece of Audemars Piguet high jewelry that happens to tell time\u003c\/strong\u003e. 💎\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied guarantee documentation identifies the reference as \u003cstrong\u003e67029BC\/Z\/1092BC\/01\u003c\/strong\u003e, and independent records for that exact reference confirm the Charleston model, 18K white-gold construction, quartz movement, diamond-set bracelet and diamond-centered white dial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eH1\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudemars Piguet Charleston 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Bracelet Watch Ref. 67029BC.ZZ.1092BC.01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before gem-set sports watches became fixtures of modern luxury culture, Audemars Piguet was creating watches whose architecture belonged as naturally in a jewelry salon as in a watchmaker’s cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charleston is one of those designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using diamonds merely to ornament the perimeter of a conventional watch, this reference integrates them into virtually the entire visible architecture. The rectangular white-gold case, articulated bracelet, stepped geometric links and diamond-set central dial composition form a continuous piece of jewelry across the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this example, white gold becomes almost secondary to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRows of round brilliant-cut diamonds travel from the bracelet into the sharply stepped shoulders surrounding the case. The same geometric vocabulary continues inside the white dial, where a diamond-set rectangular center is framed by elongated black Roman numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is wonderfully theatrical without losing proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack hands float over the white dial. The AP monogram sits at twelve. Diamond surfaces frame the dial without overwhelming its ability to function as a watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed from a distance, the Charleston reads as a narrow diamond bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly upon approaching it does the watch reveal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Audemars Piguet Charleston is presented in \u003cstrong\u003esolid 18K white gold\u003c\/strong\u003e with extensive \u003cstrong\u003efactory-set diamond decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e across the case and integrated bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source explicitly describes the watch as fitted with genuine original Audemars Piguet diamond setting, while the accompanying Audemars Piguet documentation displays reference \u003cstrong\u003e67029BC\/Z\/1092BC\/01\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent catalog records identify this exact reference as a white-gold Charleston with diamond bezel, diamond bracelet and pavé diamond dial treatment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is exceptionally slender, measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14.4mm across according to the source\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a distinctly jewelry-like proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total watch weight is an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e95.3g\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the substantial precious-metal construction despite its petite dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15.8cm around the wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quartz movement provides discreet, low-maintenance timekeeping appropriate to a high-jewelry watch whose primary drama occurs outside the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrangement of diamonds across the articulated bracelet is particularly striking. Instead of simply paving a flat surface, Audemars Piguet works the stones into the Charleston’s layered geometric architecture, so individual sections catch light differently as the wrist moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces a different effect from contemporary pavé sports watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is narrower, more formal, almost architectural jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharleston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e67029BC.ZZ.1092BC.01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate notation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67029BC\/Z\/1092BC\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirca 1990s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLadies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18K White Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated 18K White Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGem setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory-set Diamonds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond-set central panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Roman Numerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14.4mm, source measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComparable published dimension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 15 x 20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrist circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 15.8cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 95.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated folding clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudemars Piguet case and guarantee documentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary secondary-market documentation for this exact reference records an approximately 15 x 20mm 18K white-gold case, quartz movement, sapphire crystal and diamond-set bracelet. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Charleston Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charleston has a visual language distinct from the Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no exposed industrial case architecture and no attempt to make the watch appear sporty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the design works vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular dial becomes the center of an extended composition of stepped diamond-set links, almost resembling the geometry of an Art Deco bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Charleston especially compelling today because it represents a side of Audemars Piguet that many younger collectors rarely encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is AP without the octagonal sports-watch silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Audemars Piguet behaving as both \u003cstrong\u003ewatchmaker and jeweler\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDiamond Architecture\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond treatment deserves particular attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamonds do not appear as a later decorative afterthought. They are integrated into the bracelet architecture of the reference itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source explicitly markets this example as \u003cstrong\u003ezenmen junsei diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the visible diamond configuration is presented as genuine factory work rather than aftermarket setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is commercially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact-reference documentation from other sellers likewise describes \u003cstrong\u003e67029BC.ZZ.1092BC.01\u003c\/strong\u003e as an 18K white-gold Charleston with diamond bracelet and pavé diamond dial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA published example of the same reference has been described with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.00 carats total diamond weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, although I would \u003cstrong\u003enot put 2.00ct into our public specification as a confirmed figure for this individual watch unless the original certificate explicitly confirms it\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat stays seller-side for now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDial\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is particularly attractive because the diamonds do not erase its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white field provides a crisp background for elongated black Roman numerals, while the center of the dial is occupied by a rectangular pavé diamond panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe applied AP emblem at twelve adds a recognizable signature without disturbing the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall effect is almost graphic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite → black → diamond → white gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA limited palette, but enormous visual texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMovement\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charleston uses a \u003cstrong\u003equartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat might seem unusual to collectors arriving from Audemars Piguet’s mechanical sports watches, but it makes perfect sense within the philosophy of an ultra-compact jewelry watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement allows the case to remain slim and unobtrusive while leaving the majority of the visual and physical mass to the gold and diamond architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSotheby’s also catalogs closely related Charleston reference 67029BC as a jewelled quartz watch from around 1990. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source listing states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo prominent scratches or damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show a well-presented example with strong brilliance across the diamond setting and no obvious major deformation of the bracelet architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any pre-owned precious-metal watch, minor handling marks or microscopic surface wear should be expected when examined closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll condition judgments should ultimately be made from the supplied photographs and physical inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14.4mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrist circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 95.3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusually substantial weight is worth emphasizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor such a visually narrow watch, \u003cstrong\u003e95.3 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the Charleston a decidedly luxurious physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the source:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudemars Piguet presentation case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudemars Piguet guarantee documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs also show Audemars Piguet-branded documentation and presentation materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollector Perspective\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a watch I would market primarily toward conventional Royal Oak buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural audience is more interesting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehigh-jewelry collectors, collectors of unusual vintage Audemars Piguet, women seeking genuinely rare AP references, and clients who already own modern Royal Oaks and want something almost nobody else at the table will recognize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat obscurity can be an asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Royal Oak announces itself immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charleston waits for someone knowledgeable enough to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJaponista Concierge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaponista specializes in locating unusual and difficult-to-source watches through Japan’s dealer, auction and private collector networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor clients seeking discontinued Audemars Piguet references, factory-set jewelry watches, rare precious-metal configurations, vintage Royal Oaks, Cobra models, Charleston pieces or unusual Japan-market examples, our Curation Team can assist with sourcing, inspection coordination, export preparation and international logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default 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