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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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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...
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Audemars Piguet 18k White Gold and Pavè Diamond Dial and Bezel Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Dress Circa: 1980s Materials: 18k White Gold and Diamonds Case: H 24 x W 22 Movement: Manual Wind Weight: 55 Grams Size: Will Fit up to a 6.5" Wrist Mad...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 ...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Star Wheel 25720BA 18K YG Exhibition Auto 36mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A 17th Century Idea, Perfected In The 90s The Audemars Piguet Star Wheel is a masterclass in unconventional watchmaking. It resurrects the ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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