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Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet 4232BA 18K Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial Auto 35mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet 4232BA 18K Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial Auto 35mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet 4232BA 18K Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial Auto 35mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

It was an era that showcased the manufacture's deep heritage in high-level finishing, a skill set that defined the brand long before the Royal Oak. While some of these pieces feature...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1951 Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 5001 18K YG Silver Dial Manual 32mm
Vintage 1951 Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 5001 18K YG Silver Dial Manual 32mm

Vintage 1951 Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 5001 18K YG Silver Dial Manual 32mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Foundation Of A Legacy Before the Royal Oak, there was this. The reference 5001 is a genuinely rare early model, and it comes from the very start of Audemars Piguet's serializat...

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Different Side Of Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on precious metal dress watches of exceptional complexity.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Heavy Cobra 18K WG Diamond Dial Manual 27mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Heavy Cobra 18K WG Diamond Dial Manual 27mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Heavy Cobra 18K WG Diamond Dial Manual 27mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Legacy In Precious Metal Before the Royal Oak reshaped modern watch design, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-craft dress watches that blurred the line between watchmaking ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Grey 'Hash' Dial Quartz 34mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Grey 'Hash' Dial Quartz 34mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Grey 'Hash' Dial Quartz 34mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Different Side Of Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak became the brand's singular focus, Audemars Piguet was a master of the classic dress watch.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Day-Date 25573BA 18K YG Cream Dial Auto 33mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Day-Date 25573BA 18K YG Cream Dial Auto 33mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Day-Date 25573BA 18K YG Cream Dial Auto 33mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Legacy In Precious Metal Before the Royal Oak became the brand's modern icon, Audemars Piguet was a master of the classical dress watch.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Heavy Cobra 18K WG Black Diamond Dial Manual 27 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Heavy Cobra 18K WG Black Diamond Dial Manual 27 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Heavy Cobra 18K WG Black Diamond Dial Manual 27 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Legacy In Precious Metal Before the Royal Oak reshaped modern watch design, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-craft dress watches that blended horology with jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress Watch 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 31 mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress Watch 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 31 mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress Watch 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 31 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Other Side Of Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak became a global icon, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on the quiet confidence of its dress watches.

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1991 Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 32mm
Vintage 1991 Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 32mm

Vintage 1991 Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 32mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Art Of The Integrated Dress Watch Before the Royal Oak redefined Audemars Piguet, the brand's reputation was built on elegant, ultra-thin dress watches.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Legacy In White Gold Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on elegant dress watches executed to the highest standards.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White 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, ultra-thin dress watches.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Platinum Blue Lacquer Dial Enamel Numerals 31mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Platinum Blue Lacquer Dial Enamel Numerals 31mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Platinum Blue Lacquer Dial Enamel Numerals 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Art Of The Enamel Inlay Bezel This watch is a pure expression of Audemars Piguet's pre-Royal Oak identity. Before the brand became defined by integrated steel sports watches, it...

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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K YG Champagne Glitter Diamond Manual 28mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K YG Champagne Glitter Diamond Manual 28mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K YG Champagne Glitter Diamond Manual 28mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry That Happens To Tell Time In the era before the Royal Oak dominated its identity, Audemars Piguet was a master of high-concept, jewelry-first watchmaking.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Silver Glitter Diamond Manual 27mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Silver Glitter Diamond Manual 27mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Silver Glitter Diamond Manual 27mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Masterpiece Of Texture And Light Before the Royal Oak became the brand's icon, Audemars Piguet was a master of the integrated bracelet dress watch.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cushion Ellipse 18K WG Black Diamond Manual 34mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cushion Ellipse 18K WG Black Diamond Manual 34mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cushion Ellipse 18K WG Black Diamond Manual 34mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Other Side Of Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet was a master of precious metal dress watches that blurred the line between high watchmaking and high jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Manual 33mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Manual 33mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Manual 33mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Masterclass In Seventies Texture The Audemars Piguet Cobra emerged from a period of intense design creativity in the 1970s, a time when the brand was experimenting with bold, inte...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K White Gold Blue Diamond Dial Manual 33mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K White Gold Blue Diamond Dial Manual 33mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K White Gold Blue Diamond Dial Manual 33mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Other Side Of Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak redefined the brand, Audemars Piguet was a master of high-concept, jewelry-style dress watches.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Ladies 18K WG Lapis Diamond Sapphire Dial 20mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Ladies 18K WG Lapis Diamond Sapphire Dial 20mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Ladies 18K WG Lapis Diamond Sapphire Dial 20mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

This was an era before the Royal Oak Offshore dominated the brand's identity, a time when AP produced exquisitely crafted precious metal watches that were unapologetically luxurious.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1985 Audemars Piguet Octagonal 4062 18K WG Diamond Pave Dial Manual 29mm
Vintage 1985 Audemars Piguet Octagonal 4062 18K WG Diamond Pave Dial Manual 29mm

Vintage 1985 Audemars Piguet Octagonal 4062 18K WG Diamond Pave Dial Manual 29mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Pure Expression Of High Horology This watch represents a period when Audemars Piguet operated at the absolute peak of its powers as both a watchmaker and a jeweler. Long before th...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 5286 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond 31mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 5286 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond 31mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 5286 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Masterpiece From The Pre-Oak Era Before the Royal Oak changed the landscape of modern watchmaking, Audemars Piguet was known for one thing: producing some of the most elegant and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1995 Audemars Piguet Lady 18K WG Pave Diamond & Sapphire Quartz 23mm
Vintage 1995 Audemars Piguet Lady 18K WG Pave Diamond & Sapphire Quartz 23mm

Vintage 1995 Audemars Piguet Lady 18K WG Pave Diamond & Sapphire Quartz 23mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Masterpiece In Gold And Stone This watch is a pure expression of Audemars Piguet's heritage as a master of haute joaillerie. Long before the Royal Oak became a phenomenon, the bra...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress 56478 18K WG Diamond Ruby Dial Manual 30mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress 56478 18K WG Diamond Ruby Dial Manual 30mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress 56478 18K WG Diamond Ruby Dial Manual 30mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Reminder Of AP's Other Identity Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on pieces exactly like this.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 90s Audemars Piguet Promesse 67465BC 18K WG MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 18mm
Vintage 90s Audemars Piguet Promesse 67465BC 18K WG MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 18mm

Vintage 90s Audemars Piguet Promesse 67465BC 18K WG MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 18mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

It showcases the manufacture's deep roots in case and bracelet design, a skill set that defined the brand long before the Royal Oak. A Cohesive Design In Gold And Diamonds What set...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Diamond Pave Sapphire Dial Manual 31mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Diamond Pave Sapphire Dial Manual 31mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Diamond Pave Sapphire Dial Manual 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Statement Of High Jewelry Craft Before the Royal Oak became its defining reference, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on producing watches of exceptional elegance and material ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

High Jewelry, Pure Audemars Piguet Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on watches exactly like this.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K WG Blue Patina Dial Auto 35mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K WG Blue Patina Dial Auto 35mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K WG Blue Patina Dial Auto 35mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry As Horology Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on precious metal dress watches of exceptional complexity.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 35mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 35mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 35mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The Art Of The Integrated Form Before the Royal Oak became the face of Audemars Piguet, the brand was a master of the integrated dress watch.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Diamond Dial Emerald Indices Quartz 20mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Diamond Dial Emerald Indices Quartz 20mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Diamond Dial Emerald Indices Quartz 20mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Statement Of High Jewelry Watchmaking Before the Royal Oak became its modern signature, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on crafting exceptional dress watches that blurred the lin...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2004 Audemars Piguet Pave Ultra Thin 15071BC WG Diamond Pave Dial Manual 33 mm
2004 Audemars Piguet Pave Ultra Thin 15071BC WG Diamond Pave Dial Manual 33 mm

2004 Audemars Piguet Pave Ultra Thin 15071BC WG Diamond Pave Dial Manual 33 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry That Happens To Tell Time Before the Royal Oak became its defining statement, Audemars Piguet was a master of the classical dress watch.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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, precious metal dress watches.

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

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 alternative line output from the 80s and 90s produced some of the most sophisticat...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dial Manual 32mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dial Manual 32mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dial Manual 32mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Confidence Without A Logo Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on watches like this.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Lady Carnegie 77153BC 18K WG Diamond Manual 19mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Lady Carnegie 77153BC 18K WG Diamond Manual 19mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Lady Carnegie 77153BC 18K WG Diamond Manual 19mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Confident Alternative To The Expected In the 1990s, while the Royal Oak defined Audemars Piguet's sportier side, the house continued its long tradition of producing elegant and un...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Round Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 31mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Round Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 31mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Round Cobra 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Manual 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

An Era Of Unrestrained Craft Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-concept dress watches that blurred the line between horology and jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Octagonal 18K WG Hawk's Eye Diamond Manual 30mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Octagonal 18K WG Hawk's Eye Diamond Manual 30mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Octagonal 18K WG Hawk's Eye Diamond Manual 30mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Masterclass In Mineral And Metal Before the Royal Oak became the brand's icon, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on creating watches exactly like this.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Bugatti 14677 18K YG Openworked Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Bugatti 14677 18K YG Openworked Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Bugatti 14677 18K YG Openworked Dial Auto 34mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

It is a powerful reminder of AP's identity before the Royal Oak era, when the brand operated simultaneously as a master watchmaker and a high jeweler.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Meridian Two Tone Grey Dial Quartz 29mm
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Meridian Two Tone Grey Dial Quartz 29mm

Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Meridian Two Tone Grey Dial Quartz 29mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Different Side Of The Holy Trinity Long before the Royal Oak became its calling card, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on elegant and complex dress watches.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 56059BA 18K YG Diamond Bullet Bracelet Quartz 32mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 56059BA 18K YG Diamond Bullet Bracelet Quartz 32mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet 56059BA 18K YG Diamond Bullet Bracelet Quartz 32mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The reference 56059BA is a focused expression of this era, moving away from the industrial steel of the Royal Oak and toward a more fluid, decorative aesthetic.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

OMEGA CONSTELLATION Ladies SS Steel & Factory Diamond Watch - Mint with Warranty
OMEGA CONSTELLATION Ladies SS Steel & Factory Diamond Watch - Mint with Warranty

OMEGA CONSTELLATION Ladies SS Steel & Factory Diamond Watch - Mint with Warranty

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

It stands alongside the Piaget Polo, the revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum Watch collection, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Swatch as true emblems of nineteen-eigh...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

The Birth of the AP Zebra The Zebra is believed to have first appeared in the mid-to-late 1970s, possibly into the early 1980s, during a highly experimental period when Audemars Pigu...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra - SS Steel & Original Factory Diamonds - Mint
Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra - SS Steel & Original Factory Diamonds - Mint

Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra - SS Steel & Original Factory Diamonds - Mint

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

It stands alongside the Piaget Polo, the revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum Watch collection, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Swatch as true emblems of nineteen-eigh...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1994 Omega Polaris Seamaster Ladies Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Divers Watch
1994 Omega Polaris Seamaster Ladies Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Divers Watch

1994 Omega Polaris Seamaster Ladies Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Divers Watch

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Beginning in 1970, he created some of the most high-end iconic watch designs including Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, certain versions of the Omega Constella...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1989 Omega Polaris Seamaster Mens Divers Watch, Quick Setting Date - SS & Gold
1989 Omega Polaris Seamaster Mens Divers Watch, Quick Setting Date - SS & Gold

1989 Omega Polaris Seamaster Mens Divers Watch, Quick Setting Date - SS & Gold

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Beginning in 1970, he created some of the most high-end iconic watch designs including Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, certain versions of the Omega Constella...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Find Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches on 1stDibs

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is among the world’s most coveted timepieces, worn by a seemingly endless list of celebrities, including Jay-Z, Drake, Kylie Jenner, Shawn Mendes, LeBron James, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. The model’s enduring popularity can be largely explained by its sleek, almost industrial design, which combines a sporty feel with watchmaking excellence and a sense of luxury that rises above fashion trends and hype. 

Vintage AP Royal Oak watches are instantly recognizable to today’s growing number of watch collectors thanks to the accessory's octagonal bezel, exposed screws, waffle-like Tapisserie dial and integrated bracelet, which extends seamlessly from the case and hugs the wrist. It's often referred to as an emblem of innovation in the wider universe of product design, one that bridges the gap between audacious originality and measured sophistication.

Introduced in 1972 and heralded as the world’s first luxury sports watch, it has become Audemars Piguet’s flagship model, with more than 550 permutations, each honoring the unique octagonal form of the trailblazing original. In 2022, the iconic design celebrated its 50th anniversary. 

In April 1970, legendary watchmaker Gérald Genta — creator of the Omega Constellation, Patek Philippe Nautilus and IWC Ingenieur, among many other well-known timepieces — was asked by his friend and colleague Georges Golay, then managing director of venerable Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, to think of a radical design to counter the rise of the quartz watch, which was poised to wreak havoc on the Swiss watchmaking industry by swaying consumers toward cheaper, battery-powered steel timepieces. Genta rose to the challenge and conceived the original Royal Oak in just one evening, drawing inspiration from classic diving helmets for the watch’s angular face.

Nicknamed the “Jumbo” on account of its 39mm case, which although ultra-thin was considered oversize at the time, the unconventional design galvanized an experimental approach at Audemars Piguet that gave rise to a panoply of Royal Oak styles, with a range of dial colors and sizes.

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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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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.

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Questions About Audemars Piguet

  • 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.
  • 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.