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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeleton

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm  with box and papers, 2022
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm  with box and papers, 2022

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm with box and papers, 2022

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING "50TH ANNIVERSARY" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016,   41mm  with box and papers
Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016,   41mm  with box and papers

Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING "50TH ANNIVERSARY" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet 26580IO Concept GMT Tourbillon Watch & Service Card
Audemars Piguet 26580IO Concept GMT Tourbillon Watch & Service Card

Audemars Piguet 26580IO Concept GMT Tourbillon Watch & Service Card

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This luxurious timepiece is part of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon Series and is labeled Swiss Made.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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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

The Royal Oak Double Balance wheel Openworked tackles these stabilising issues by fixing a second balance wheel and balance-spring assembly on the same axis. The new patented geometr...

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Materials

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Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Rose Gold
Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Rose Gold

Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Rose Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in London, GB

The watch comes full set omplete with; Watch Original Box Booklets This is indeed a collectors dream! We are delighted to present for sale this highly collectible discontinued mo...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Vampire Automatic Watch 26470ST.OO.A101CR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Vampire Automatic Watch 26470ST.OO.A101CR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Vampire Automatic Watch 26470ST.OO.A101CR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Audemars Piguet Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 28mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Chronograph, Date Indicato...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial 14794BA.OO.0902BA.00
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial 14794BA.OO.0902BA.00

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial 14794BA.OO.0902BA.00

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A very rare 31mm 18k yellow gold mid-size wristwatch, from the Royal Oak collection. Features a champagne skeleton dial with diamond set hands, a fixed yellow gold bezel with 8 icon...

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Materials

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Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Royal Oak Moonphase Automatic Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Royal Oak Moonphase Automatic Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Royal Oak Moonphase Automatic Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Cape May, NJ

Brand: Audemars Piguet Series: Royal Oak Model: 25820BA.OO.0944BA.02 Movement: Automatic - Audemars Piguet Calibre 2120/2802 Power Reserve: 40 hours Case Size: 39mm Case Materi...

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Materials

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Audemars Piguet Royal Offshore Sachin Tendulkar Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Royal Offshore Sachin Tendulkar Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Royal Offshore Sachin Tendulkar Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This limited edition Royal Oak chronograph wristwatch by the famed Swiss firm of Audemars Piguet was specially designed to commemorate the legendary cricket player Sachin Tendulkar.

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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 1 Alacrite Tourbillon Watch 25980AI.00D00354
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 1 Alacrite Tourbillon Watch 25980AI.00D00354

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 1 Alacrite Tourbillon Watch 25980AI.00D00354

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Southampton, PA

The cutting edge design of this limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 1 Alacrite Tourbillon Watch 25980AI.00D00354.01 makes it all the more covetable.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II 260781O.OO.D001VS.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II 260781O.OO.D001VS.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II 260781O.OO.D001VS.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Southampton, PA

Here is one of only 1000 limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II Men's Watch 260781O.OO.D001VS.01.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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Audemars Piguet 15300OR Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold on Black 39mm RubberB Strap
Audemars Piguet 15300OR Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold on Black 39mm RubberB Strap

Audemars Piguet 15300OR Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold on Black 39mm RubberB Strap

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Audemars Piguet 15300OR Watch Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold on Black 39mm RubberB Strap This Audemars Piguet 15300OR Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Skeleton 25636BA.0.0344B
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Skeleton 25636BA.0.0344B

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Skeleton 25636BA.0.0344B

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Skeleton Model Number: 25636BA.0.0344BA.01 Model: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Material: 18K Yellow Gold Function: Perpetual C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept CW1 Automatic Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept CW1 Automatic Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept CW1 Automatic Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept CW1 Model Number: 25980AI.O.0003SU.01 Model: Royal Oak Concept CW1 Material: Alacrite Function: Tourbillon, Time, Power Reserve Indicator, Dynamo...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Box & Papers Royal Oak 41 Skeleton in Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Box & Papers Royal Oak 41 Skeleton in Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Box & Papers Royal Oak 41 Skeleton in Rose Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely fantastic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked “Skeleton” reference 15407OR cased in a 41mm rose gold case.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Box & Papers Royal Oak 41 Skeleton in Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Box & Papers Royal Oak 41 Skeleton in Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Box & Papers Royal Oak 41 Skeleton in Rose Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely fantastic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked “Skeleton” reference 15407OR cased in a 41mm rose gold case.

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2010s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

AUDEMARS PIGUET Rose Gold Royal Oak Wristwatch
AUDEMARS PIGUET Rose Gold Royal Oak Wristwatch

AUDEMARS PIGUET Rose Gold Royal Oak Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BRAND NAME: Audemars Piguet STYLE NUMBER: 15300OR.OO.D002CR.01 ALSO CALLED: 15300OR.00.D002CR.01, 15300OR, 15300 SERIES: Royal Oak CASE MATERIAL: 18k Rose Gol...

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Audemars Piguet Titanium Royal Oak Offshore Barrichello II Titanium Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Titanium Royal Oak Offshore Barrichello II Titanium Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Titanium Royal Oak Offshore Barrichello II Titanium Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Audemars Piguet Style Number: 26078IO.OO.D001VS.01 Series: Royal Oak Offshore Barrichello II Gender: Gents Case Material: Titanium Dial Color : White Skeletonized Movemen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26078IO.OO.D001VS.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26078IO.OO.D001VS.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26078IO.OO.D001VS.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Audemars Piguet has been a leading figure in Swiss watchmaking since the end of the 19th century. It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Rose Gold 26223RO.OO.D010CA.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Rose Gold 26223RO.OO.D010CA.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Rose Gold 26223RO.OO.D010CA.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

An remarkable sight to behold, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept (ref. 26223RO.OO.D010CA.01) is a noteworthy addition to the AP collection.

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2010s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold Openworked Watch 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold Openworked Watch 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold Openworked Watch 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

It has a water resistance of 50 meters (164 feet). Brand: Audemars Piguet Reference Number: 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01 Model: Royal Oak Case Dimensions: 41 mm Case Material: Rose Gold Bez...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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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.

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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.

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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.

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