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Is AP older than Rolex?
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Yes, AP is older than Rolex. Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet founded Audemars Piguet in 1875. Thirty years later, in 1905, Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis established Rolex. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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Vintage Rare Audemars Piguet Dress 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet
Model: Oval Dress Watch
Year: 1970s
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Gold
Case Measurement: 22mm x 26mm
Movement: Manual Wind
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 42 G...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400OR Blue Dial 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400OR.OO.1220OR.03 Men's Watch. 41mm 18K rose gold case with 18K rose gold octagon-shaped fixed bezel. Blue grande tapisserie pattern dial with rose gold-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Bamboo 2508 18K YG Manual Champagne Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Truly Classic Design
The Audemars Piguet Bamboo is one of the most distinctive designs from the brand's post-Royal Oak era. It represents a time when AP was aggressively push...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K Gold Diamond Dial Integral Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Audemars Piguet Cobra dress watch. 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a champagne dial set with AP factory set Swiss-Cut diamond hour indices and diamond-pavé hands on ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Genève 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Men’s Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and understated vintage Audemars Piguet Genève men’s wristwatch, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and embodying the brand’s refined mid-century design philosophy. The slim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Indices Dress Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet
Model: Dress
Year: 1980s
Material: 18k White Gold and Diamonds
Dial: Dark Navy with Diamond Markers
Case Measurement: 22mm x 24mm
Movement: Manual Wind
Conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold


