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What does AP stand for in watches?
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What AP stands for in watches is Audemars Piguet, the name of a Swiss luxury watchmaker. Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet founded the company in 1875. They made a perfect pair as business partners. Audemars, the more technically minded of the two, oversaw production, while Piguet specialized in quality control and led the business and marketing aspects of the outfit. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Audemars Piguet watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 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
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Audemars Piguet Meridian 18K gold&steel ladies watch, Quartz AP 2610, 1989
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Located in PARIS, FR
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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
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Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Masterclass In Horological Art
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on producing some of the most refined and technically complex dress watches in the world....
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
2000s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790ST Steel Blue Tapisserie Dial Auto 36mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
The Royal Oak Yves Klein Dial
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak features a vibrant blue dial inspired by the famous deep monochrome works of artist Yves Klein. This particular colorway...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
