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EXCLUSIVE OFFER, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch
EXCLUSIVE OFFER, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch

EXCLUSIVE OFFER, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

" pattern, Arabic numerals and white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, 3 white sub-dials: 12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Leo Messi
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Leo Messi

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Leo Messi

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A limited edition Royal Oak Chronograph Leo Messi in rose gold by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular rf.6009
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular rf.6009

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular rf.6009

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Berlin, BE

rare and distinguished model. The Royal Oak Rectangular in 18kt yellow gold offers an elegant, slightly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Early Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Cube 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Size
Vintage Early Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Cube 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Size

Vintage Early Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Cube 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Size

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Cube Year: 1978-1984 Material: 18k Yellow Gold  Dial: Dark

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 41mm Royal Oak Chronograph in 18k rose gold by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a distinctive blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Lady 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Lady 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Lady 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01, 37 mm. The watch has Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56303ST Steel Electric Purple Dial Quartz 34mm
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56303ST Steel Electric Purple Dial Quartz 34mm

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 56303ST Steel Electric Purple Dial Quartz 34mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Radiant Blue Of The Nineties The Royal Oak is a design that requires no introduction, but the

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Zebra Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s
Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Zebra Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s

Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Zebra Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

range of non-Royal Oak, high-design pieces aimed at elite collectors who wanted truly unique watches

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Octagonal 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 30x31mm
Audemars Piguet Octagonal 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 30x31mm

Audemars Piguet Octagonal 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 30x31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Legacy Beyond The Royal Oak Before the Royal Oak redefined Audemars Piguet, the brand had

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet White Gold Manual Diamond Pavé Dial 35mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet White Gold Manual Diamond Pavé Dial 35mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet White Gold Manual Diamond Pavé Dial 35mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

essentially a single sculptural object—is a signature of AP’s most expensive non-Royal Oak offerings from this

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Octagonal Auto Gilt Dial 33mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Octagonal Auto Gilt Dial 33mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Octagonal Auto Gilt Dial 33mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The ‘if you know you know’ octagonal AP While the Royal Oak was defining the 1970s, Audemars

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Feather 18K White Gold Pave Sapphire Dial Quartz 31 mm
Audemars Piguet Feather 18K White Gold Pave Sapphire Dial Quartz 31 mm

Audemars Piguet Feather 18K White Gold Pave Sapphire Dial Quartz 31 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Jewel From The Vallée De Joux Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet established itself as a

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet White Gold 14720BC Auto Lapis Lazuli Dial 31mm
Vintage Audemars Piguet White Gold 14720BC Auto Lapis Lazuli Dial 31mm

Vintage Audemars Piguet White Gold 14720BC Auto Lapis Lazuli Dial 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

AP’s best integrated era Audemars Piguet’s non-Royal Oak output from the 1970s and 80s represents

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

1980s Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Moonphase 18K YG White Dial Auto 33 mm
1980s Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Moonphase 18K YG White Dial Auto 33 mm

1980s Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Moonphase 18K YG White Dial Auto 33 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Forgotten Era Of Elegance Before the Royal Oak became the defining face of Audemars Piguet, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K YG Auto Champagne Glitter 31mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K YG Auto Champagne Glitter 31mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K YG Auto Champagne Glitter 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Different Kind Of Audemars Piguet Long before the Royal Oak changed the landscape of modern

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet TV Case 18K WG Silver Dial Manual 31 mm
Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet TV Case 18K WG Silver Dial Manual 31 mm

Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet TV Case 18K WG Silver Dial Manual 31 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Art Of The Dress Watch Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual 27 mm
Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual 27 mm

Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual 27 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Sculptural Dress Watch Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cocktail 18K WG Diamond Blue Dial Manual 29 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cocktail 18K WG Diamond Blue Dial Manual 29 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cocktail 18K WG Diamond Blue Dial Manual 29 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet's Jewelry Side Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its name on exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet YG Rectangular Manual Onyx Diamond 22mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet YG Rectangular Manual Onyx Diamond 22mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet YG Rectangular Manual Onyx Diamond 22mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Onyx and diamond monolith While Audemars Piguet is currently the house of the Royal Oak, their

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 18K YG 5043 Manual White 36mm
Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 18K YG 5043 Manual White 36mm

Vintage 1960s Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 18K YG 5043 Manual White 36mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Original Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Day-Date 18K YG 25589BA Auto Moonphase 33mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Day-Date 18K YG 25589BA Auto Moonphase 33mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Day-Date 18K YG 25589BA Auto Moonphase 33mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Piguet was refining the high-complication dress watch for a new generation of collectors. While the Royal

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Audemars Piguet 56059BA 18K YG Diamond Bullet Bracelet Quartz
1980s Audemars Piguet 56059BA 18K YG Diamond Bullet Bracelet Quartz

1980s Audemars Piguet 56059BA 18K YG Diamond Bullet Bracelet Quartz

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

focused expression of this era, moving away from the industrial steel of the Royal Oak and toward a more

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Gold Ap Limited Edition Royal Oak By Carolina Bucci Watch
Audemars Piguet Gold Ap Limited Edition Royal Oak By Carolina Bucci Watch

Audemars Piguet Gold Ap Limited Edition Royal Oak By Carolina Bucci Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shimmering sparkle of a Frosted Gold case and bracelet, replaces the trademark "Tapisserie" Royal Oak dial

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm Yellow Gold Watch – Ref. 56303BA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm Yellow Gold Watch – Ref. 56303BA

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm Yellow Gold Watch – Ref. 56303BA

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm Yellow Gold Watch – Ref. 56303BA Elevate your collection

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Pink Gold Wrist Watch 26320OR.OO.1220OR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Pink Gold Wrist Watch 26320OR.OO.1220OR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Pink Gold Wrist Watch 26320OR.OO.1220OR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Melbourne, VIC

in the “Grande Tapisserie” pattern and is accented with pink gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Men's Watch-26470OR.OO.1000OR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Men's Watch-26470OR.OO.1000OR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Men's Watch-26470OR.OO.1000OR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

, black arabic numerals with luminescent coating, pink gold royal oak hands with luminescent coating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Ladies Watch-26231OR.ZZ.D003CA.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Ladies Watch-26231OR.ZZ.D003CA.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Ladies Watch-26231OR.ZZ.D003CA.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, Calibre 2385 selfwinding movement with chronograph, hours

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Men's Watch 26470OR.OO.1000OR.02
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Men's Watch 26470OR.OO.1000OR.02

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pink Gold Men's Watch 26470OR.OO.1000OR.02

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

, pink gold Royal Oak hands with beige luminescent coating, grey ruthenium-toned inner bezel, Calibre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch-26231ST.ZZ.D002CA.01 37mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch-26282SK.ZZ.D101CR.01 37mm x 48mm x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch-26231ST.ZZ.D069CA.01 37 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Ladies Watch-26231ST.ZZ.D027CA.01 37 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Titanium Men's Watch-26365IS.OO.D305CR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Titanium Men's Watch-26365IS.OO.D305CR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Titanium Men's Watch-26365IS.OO.D305CR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Méga Tapisserie pattern, applied rose gold Arabic numerals, automatic-winding Audemars Piguet Calibre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

character to the Royal Oak Offshore. Grey on pink: 18-carat pink gold case and bracelet harmonise with grey

Category

2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Royal Oak Chronograph Self-Winding Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Royal Oak Chronograph Self-Winding Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Royal Oak Chronograph Self-Winding Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. Bracelet: 18-carat yellow gold bracelet

Category

2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet pink gold Diamond Royal Oak Offshore self winding Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet pink gold Diamond Royal Oak Offshore self winding Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet pink gold Diamond Royal Oak Offshore self winding Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Lady Quartz 37mm 18-carat pink gold case, glareproofed sapphire

Category

2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

luminescent coating, black inner bezel. BRACELET White rubber strap with 18-carat pink gold AP folding clasp

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet titanium Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon Manual Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet titanium Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon Manual Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet titanium Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon Manual Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

bridge, white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black anodize, The Calibre 2930

Category

2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Audemars Piguet Stainless Steel Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Stainless Steel Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Stainless Steel Royal Oak Double Balance Skeleton Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

, water-resistant to 50 m. Dial: Slate grey openworked dial, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak

Category

2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Ap Gold Watch Royal Oak For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ap gold watch royal oak for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, rose gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 18 antique edition and 119 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a ap gold watch royal oak from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any ap gold watch royal oak from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 16 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ap gold watch royal oak, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Ap Gold Watch Royal Oak?

The price for a ap gold watch royal oak starts at $3,640 and tops out at $308,880 with these watches, on average, selling for $55,995.

Audemars Piguet for sale on 1stDibs

The story of celebrated family-owned manufacturer Audemars Piguet and its universally acclaimed, widely coveted luxury watches begins deep in the Jura Mountains in western Switzerland.

The Vallée de Joux has been a haven of watchmaking since the late 18th century, when the residents of farming communities began creating timepieces during the winter months.

Jules Louis Audemars (1851–1918) and Edward Auguste Piguet (1853–1919), both natives of the region, were already deeply entrenched in the world of watchmaking when they joined forces to form a new house of horology near the end of the 19th century, an alliance that would be the start of a multigenerational family company. With complementary specialties within the field, Audemars and Piguet made the perfect pair in 1875: Audemars, the more technically minded of the two, oversaw production, while Piguet specialized in quality control and led the business and marketing parts of the outfit.

Audemars Piguet’s first major milestone came in 1892, when it created the world’s first minute-repeating movement for a wristwatch. (It was sold to Omega, whose origins date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a masterpiece of horology that boasted a perpetual calendar, minute repeater, alarm and chronograph with jumping seconds. It is still said to be the most complicated timepiece that Audemars Piguet has ever designed.

Between 1918 and 1919, both founders of Audemars Piguet had died and were replaced by their respective sons, incidentally both named Paul. Under the leadership of ​​Paul Louis Audemars and Paul Edward Piguet, the watchmaker continued to innovate. It retained an ever-evolving technical focus and found new praise for its efforts, producing the world’s thinnest pocket-watch caliber in 1925, the first skeletonized pocket watch in 1934 and the world’s thinnest wristwatch in 1946.

When the quartz crisis of the 1970s left many watchmakers in the lurch, Audemars and Piguet found a creative solution, tapping the Geneva-born Gérald Genta to conceive the first-ever luxury watch in stainless steel. Launched at what would become the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair in 1972, the Royal Oak, with its octagonal face and integrated bracelet, would come to define the look of Audemars Piguet and revolutionize the luxury wristwatch industry, setting a standard that continues to this day.

Find a collection of vintage Audemars Piguet wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Audemars Piguet
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    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
    Whether or not AP is more expensive than Patek Philippe varies, as both watchmakers offer a wide range of timepieces. In terms of price points for entry-level timepieces, Audemars Piguet timepieces are often slightly less costly than those produced by Patek Philippe. The most expensive limited edition Patek Philippe watches are also often priced higher than those crafted by AP. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet watches.