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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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1930's Art Deco Audemars Piguet Transitional Diamond Bangle Watch 14k/Platinum
By Audemars Piguet
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's. Gorgeous Art Deco Audemar Piguet bangle watch with beautifully cut transitional diamonds. The bangle is 14k white gold and the watch case is platinum. This is a piece t...
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Bamboo 18K Yellow Gold 1980's Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A distinctive vintage Audemars Piguet “Bamboo” wristwatch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and dating to approximately 1985. The watch features a softly rounded rectangular case pair...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Lady Ellipse 18K YG Cream Diamond Dial Manual 22mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Different Kind Of Audemars Piguet
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-craft dress watches that blurred the line between watchmaking and jewelry. This 19...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980's Audemars Piguet Cobra 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional vintage Audemars Piguet Cobra wristwatch, circa 1986, is a striking example of the bold, sculptural design that defined the maison’s jewelry watches of the era. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Bamboo 2508 18K YG Diamond Pave Dial Quartz 27mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Organic Form
The Audemars Piguet Bamboo comes from a period of intense creative freedom in Le Brassus. In the wake of the Royal Oak, the brand began exploring other appli...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 33mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
An Era Of Unrestrained Craft
During the 1970s and 80s, Audemars Piguet produced a remarkable range of jewelry-focused timepieces that combined high watchmaking with bold, expressive...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
