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Is AP older than Rolex?

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Is AP older than Rolex?
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.
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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...
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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-...
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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

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