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Are AP and Rolex the same?
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No, AP and Rolex are not the same. Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis established Rolex in 1905. Initially, their enterprise was called Wilsdorf & Davis, but they adopted the name Rolex in 1920. Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet founded Audemars Piguet in Switzerland in 1875. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Mens Watch 15703ST.OO.A002CA.01 1YrWnty
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak Offshore Diver
Model Number: 15703ST.OO.A002CA.01
Movement: Automatic
Number of Jewels: 40
Warranty: One Year
Year: 2014
Movement Maker: Swiss...
Category
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$25,920
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 18k Gold DIAMONDS 39mm 25960BA Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Turn heads with this show-stopping Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, reference 25960BA, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and fully iced out in brilliant-cut diamonds...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Kasparov Blue Dial Watch 39mm 25860ST B&P
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Chronograph
25860ST.OO.110ST.03
Navy Blue Dial
2007
Box & Papers
AKA 'Garry Kasparov' Model - as worn by the Chess Grand Master [see picture]
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Category
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Materials
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Audemars Piguet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Collection: Royal Oak Offshore
Movement Type: Automatic – Caliber 3126/3840
Case Material: 18K White Gold
Diamond Setting: Diamonds across the watch – inc...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$189,000
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and paper 2022 card. The watch is tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.
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Category
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Materials
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18KY Audemars Piguet Diamond Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Stunning watch from designer Audemars Piguet!
Vertical oval face surrounded by 20 round prong set diamonds.
Approximately 1.65ct total diamond weight.
Face, including diamonds, is approximately 24mm X 17mm.
18 karat yellow brushed gold bracelet...
Category
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