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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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Audemars Piguet Vintage Cobra Blue Dial and Diamonds White Gold 26 mm Manual
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Genève, GE
The most wanted vintage watch of 2026. With the most elegant blue diamond dial!
Beautiful Cobra Era: 1970s
Movement: Manual wind
Case Size: 27x29mm Bezel:
18K White Gold Integrat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Meridian 18K gold&steel ladies watch, Quartz AP 2610, 1989
By Audemars Piguet
Located in PARIS, FR
Audemars Piguet Meridian – Ref. SA 66289.0.695.38 – 18K Gold & Steel – 1989
Elegant Audemars Piguet Meridian wristwatch combining stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, sold on Ma...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady 26mm Stainless Steel Quartz Grey Tapisserie Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Zurich, CH
A Compact Legend of Avant-Garde Luxury.
This beautiful neo-vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady perfectly captures Gérald Genta's legendary 1972 industrial design language, scaled...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56175SA Two-Tone Grey Dial Quartz 33mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
The Genta Blueprint In A Classic Size
The Royal Oak is a foundational design in modern watchmaking. This two-tone reference 56175SA delivers the full impact of Gérald Genta's iconic...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56303SA Two Tone Grey Dial Quartz 33mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
The Design Icon, Refined
The Royal Oak is the foundation of the modern luxury sports watch. While the original jumbo reference gets much of the attention, references like the 56303S...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Survivor Black PVD Watch 2616510.00.A002CA.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Feasterville, PA
Black PVD-coated titanium watch with a robust 42mm case. Features a distinctive octagonal bezel with exposed screws. Black textured dial with luminescent hour markers and hands. Incl...
Category
20th Century Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
