{"title":"Vintage \u0026 Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Watches","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-40993384-as12534-40993384","title":"Royal Oak Offshore 'End of Days'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall condition with only minor wear showing on the bezels. The crystal, dial, and hands are all in excellent condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet, the vaunted manufacture from Les Brassus, wasn't doing so well at the end of the 1960s.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir horological prowess aside, times were changing, customer tastes were evolving, and AP was stuck firmly in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003every traditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e past. Fortunately for us, their executives recognized this, and bet it all on the launch of an avant-garde timepiece the likes of which the world had never seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilizing the talents of a designer named Gerald Genta, AP planned from the beginning to make their new watch, dubbed the Royal Oak, a contradiction to tradition, and it became the world's first \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluxury sports watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — made in stainless steel, no less. The gamble paid off: Genta became a household name, and the watch world clamored to get their hands on the Royal Oak’s cutting-edge design, which featured a sharply angled watch with integrated bracelet, micro-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003etapisserie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dial, and ultra-thin movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1993, the Royal Oak line expanded to include the Offshore Chronograph, which has driven the bulk of sales for Audemars in the past few decades. Debatably, the Offshore is responsible for carrying AP into the 21st century and ushering it into the powerhouse position in which it exists today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Royal Oak Offshore was designed for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s devil-fighting, grizzled cop character in the 1999 feature film \u003cem\u003eEnd of Days\u003c\/em\u003e, which probably explains its swagger!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Housed in a black PVD 42mm case (in fact the very first AP with a black coated case), it utilizes the Jaeger-LeCoultre-based \u003cem\u003eCalibre\u003c\/em\u003e 2226\/2840 movement. Featuring a triple-register chronograph layout with running seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour counters; rounded baton hands; Arabic indices; an outer tachymeter scale; and plenty of lume, it comes paired to its original double-layered fabric strap with Velcro closure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to 500 pieces, this example comes with its inner and outer box set, warranty booklet, and 'birthday' pamphlet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Y2K were a watch, this would be it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312470335732,"sku":"40993384","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12534_40993384_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAK_25770SN-O-0001KE-01--1.jpg?v=1788456659"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-40993014-as11862-40993014","title":"Royal Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition overall. Case and bracelet show light wear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Gerald Genta’s most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Royal Oak essentially created an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, and with it came a new design language which inspired countless other manufactures. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes, from diminutive vintage ladies pieces right on up to the largest Offshore and Concept RD models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 2022, Audemars Piguet celebrated 50 years of their iconic watch by releasing an collection of commemorative models. While models received a drastic design revamp, while others saw incremental changes. This 37mm time and date Royal Oak model represented something of an in-between.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis piece, a Reference 15550ST, features a 37mm stainless steel construction with its signature octagonal-shaped case, bezel and crown. The contrast between satin and polished finishes are more distinguishable thanks to its larger bevels. The ‘Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etapisserie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edial, a new shade introduced to the RO midsize line in the 50th Anniversary Collection, features applied indices, a matching handset, date window at 3 o’clock and a minute track printed directly onto the textured dial as opposed to the outer part of the dial seen on previous models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeating away at its core is the automatic-winding Calibre 5900, which is visible through a sapphire display back. It comes fitted with its signature integrated steel bracelet which also highlights another welcomed change with more trapezoidal-shaped links located near the case. As a result, the bracelet has an eye-catching taper and melts right on to the wrist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example remains in outstanding condition, lightly worn and devoid of any glaring blemishes. It also comes with its box set and warranty card. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTry it on the wrist once, and you'll have a tough time taking it off, we guarantee it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312472203508,"sku":"40993014","price":64500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS11862_40993014_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAKBLUE_15550ST--1.jpg?v=1788456662"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-40993479-as12699-40993479","title":"Royal Oak 'Yves Klein'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition overall. Case and bracelet show minor signs of wear and signs of light previous polishing. Dial and handset are in great condition showing faded patina and intact luminous elements. Integrated bracelet has minor stretch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA product of the 1970s, a decade brimming with imaginative creativity across all facets of design, the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/featured-audemars-piguet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/a\u003e Royal Oak pioneered a new category — the ‘luxury sport’ watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLegend has it that the entire Royal Oak design was sketched by Gérald Genta in a single day! Initially launched in stainless steel in 1972, the RO went on to inspire countless other manufactures and remains relevant to this very day. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from steel to carbon fiber or solid gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example, a Reference 14790ST, features a lovely steel construction with its signature octagonal-shaped case, correct unsigned steel crown, sapphire crystal and comes fitted to the classic integrated, multi-link bracelet equipped with a signed locking deployant clasp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe real star of the show is the dial, made as a rarer alternative branded 'Yves Klein' for its striking blue hued dial. Yves Klein was a famous French designer who used this complexion often in his designs. Coveted among collectors as a particularly rare and desirable configuration, these pieces are collector favorites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe dial remains in exceptional condition showing a light, even patina throughout. Featuring applied indices, a matching handset and a hovering logo at 12 o’clock, the dial is exquisitely simple and beautifully balanced. Powered by an automatic movement, this is a vibe we’ll quite happily keep from the 20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312472137972,"sku":"40993479","price":95000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12699_40993479_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAKYVESKLEINDIAL_14790ST--1.jpg?v=1788456673"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-40993398-as12539-40993398","title":"Royal Oak Quantième Annuel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition overall. Case is sharp with strong geometry and only light signs of wear noted. Dial and and handset are equally excellent. Factory bracelet is in great condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watches have shaped modern collecting quite like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. When Gérald Genta unveiled its revolutionary octagonal bezel, exposed white gold screws, and integrated bracelet in 1972, the Royal Oak forever changed the notion of what a luxury sports watch could be. More than five decades later, it remains one of the most influential designs in horological history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the countless Royal Oak references produced over the years, the Quantième Annuel Ref. 25920 occupies a particularly special place. Introduced in the late 1990s, it remains the only Royal Oak ever equipped with an Annual Calendar complication, making it one of the collection's most distinctive and collectible variants. Designed to automatically distinguish between 30- and 31-day months, the Annual Calendar requires correction just once a year at the end of February, offering a remarkable blend of technical sophistication and everyday practicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Reference 25920BA is crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold, with the Royal Oak's iconic 36mm case and integrated bracelet offering proportions that feel both timeless and remarkably contemporary. The warm gold beautifully complements the rich dark blue Grande Tapisserie dial, whose textured surface serves as the backdrop for one of Audemars Piguet's most inventive calendar displays. A centrally mounted red arrow-tipped hand traces the pointer date around the outer chapter ring, while an off-center rotating month register at 6 o'clock introduces an unexpected touch of asymmetry that gives the watch its unmistakable character. Bright white luminous hour markers and hands maintain the Royal Oak's sporting DNA while preserving excellent legibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside beats an Audemars Piguet's self-winding Caliber 2225\/2814, a beautifully finished movement that seamlessly integrates the Annual Calendar complication into one of the manufacture's most celebrated collections. The combination of elegant engineering and intuitive usability makes the Reference 25920 one of the most practical and complicated Royal Oaks ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare, technically fascinating, and unlike any other Royal Oak ever made, the Ref. 25920BA represents a remarkable chapter in Audemars Piguet's history. For collectors seeking something beyond the familiar perpetual calendars and chronographs, it offers the perfect intersection of Gérald Genta's iconic design, precious-metal craftsmanship, and one of modern watchmaking's most ingenious complications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312473809140,"sku":"40993398","price":54500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12539_40993398_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAK18KYG_25920BA-1.jpg?v=1788456668"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-cobra-as12187","title":"Audemars Piguet \"Cobra\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great overall condition showing some signs of light wear for its age. The case and bracelet have some minor surface wear while the crystal and dial are in excellent condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere was a time when Audemars Piguet's creativity extended far beyond the Royal Oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, the Le Brassus manufacture produced a remarkable collection of jewelry watches that combined high watchmaking, precious metals, and bold design in ways that feel increasingly distinctive today. Among the most recognizable is the Cobra, a model whose fluid, integrated bracelet and sculptural profile perfectly capture the era's glamour and optimism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted entirely in 18K white gold, this Cobra is a study in texture, light, and form. The softly curved case flows seamlessly into a signed white gold bracelet, creating a unified design that wraps elegantly around the wrist. Like the finest integrated-bracelet watches of the period, the bracelet is not merely an accessory but an essential part of the watch's identity, lending the piece a remarkable sense of cohesion and comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe true star of the show, however, is the dial. Executed in a dazzling 'pavé' pattern, its diamond-set surface radiates outward from the center in a striking tiny 'sunburst' motif that transforms with every wrist movement. The intricate geometry catches and reflects light from every angle, creating an effect that is both architectural and undeniably luxurious. Applied sapphire hour markers at three, six, and nine o'clock introduce subtle flashes of deep blue, providing a beautiful contrast against the brilliant white gold backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a reliable manually wound movement and fitted with its original signed white gold bracelet and foldover clasp, this Cobra exemplifies a period when Audemars Piguet approached watch design with extraordinary freedom. Equal parts jewelry, design object, and timepiece, it remains a compelling reminder that some of the manufacture's most fascinating creations exist well beyond the Royal Oak family tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, unconventional, and unmistakably Audemars Piguet, the Cobra is vintage luxury at its most expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312473743604,"sku":"40993183","price":26950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12187_40993183_AUDEMARSPIGUET__COBRA_WHITEGOLDDIADIAL--1.jpg?v=1788456674"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-chronograph-as11438","title":"Royal Oak Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition overall. Case and bezel show minor wear associated with age and light use. Dial and handset are in great condition. Factory and deployant show minimal wear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne name: Gerald Genta. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps Genta’s most memorable work, and in many ways changed the shape of the watch industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Royal Oak essentially created an entirely new category of 'luxury sport' timepieces, and with it came a new design language that inspired countless other manufactures. What's particularly delightful about the design of the Royal Oak is that it works brilliantly in a number of sizes and casing materials, from stainless steel to carbon fiber to solid gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Royal Oak is a chronograph model, Reference\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e26022OR.OO.D088CR.01 from the early 2000s\u003c\/span\u003e. Housed in a substantial 39mm rose gold case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, a vertically satin brushed bezel, and screw-down chronograph pushers, it features a luminous\u003cspan\u003e white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e grande \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etapisserie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edial with applied rectangular indices, a matching 'bathtub' handset, a date wheel at 4:30, and a triple-register chronograph with silver\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echronograph totalizers. Powered by the Audemars Piguet Calibre 2385 automatic movement, it comes paired to an integrated, signed brown leather strap with an AP-signed folding clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the larger-wristed guy — or someone who simply prefers a more formidable timepiece — this Royal Oak Chronograph is the ideal modern watch. Once you've tried it on, we're sure you'll agree! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312474497268,"sku":"40992790","price":32500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS11438_40992790_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAKCHRONOGRAPH_26022OR.OO.D088CR.01--1_bde3ce54-c13e-49a6-bb72-9dc43e993800.jpg?v=1788456663"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-ellipse-as11969","title":"Ellipse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair overall condition for its age with honest wear on its case keeping its hallmark at 9:00 sharp and deep. The hands and indices are clean while the dial has picked up a charming gold flake patina.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis slim and elegant piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that the brand is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors. Hearkening back to a simpler time, it’s representative of an era in which the \u003cem\u003emaison\u003c\/em\u003e made so few timepieces per year that many were unique pieces, or part of incredibly limited series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular watch features a beautiful yellow gold case with a crisp hallmark on the 9 o'clock side, houses a lovely deep navy blue 'sunburst' dial holding a lovely 'golden flaked' patina with printed 'Arabic' indices, a matching 'pencil' handset, and an automatic winding movement within! Following a classic ellipse format, this rare timepiece comes with a date window at 3 o'clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its timeless and endlessly appealing looks - combined with extensive pedigree, this is a great opportunity to snag an excellent heirloom quality timepiece from one of the very best in the business!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWatches such as this one are fun and wonderful timepieces, and there's no telling if and when one of these in any condition will surface again, so don't wait!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312475152628,"sku":"40993033","price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS11969_40993033_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ELLIPSEYGBLUE--1.jpg?v=1788456650"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-tank-dress-watch-as10980","title":"Tank Dress Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition overall. Case has been professionally polished. Dial and handset are in great condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAudemars Piguet may be most famed for its Royal Oak line of sports watches, but that’s not all the celebrated watchmaker from La Brassus is good for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn fact, this slim and elegant piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that the firm is perhaps most commonly associated with amongst today's collectors. Sleek and refined, it has more in common with vintage Cartier than with modern AP — and for the dedicated collector, that's an incredibly compelling idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeasuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e23 x 36 mm in white gold, this rectangular piece is outfitted with smooth \u003cem\u003ebrancards\u003c\/em\u003e, an unsigned crown, and an acrylic crystal, beneath which sits a minimalist black dial fitted with an applied \"AP\" logo, the \"Audemars Piguet\" wordmark in white transfer, and a slim white gold 'pencil' handset. Powered by a hand-wound movement, it comes paired to an 18mm grey sea snake strap with a hallmarked, white gold pin buckle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you strap it on only for special occasions or make this beautiful object your daily driver, there's no way \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003eto be smitten by its distinctive '70s charms. Indeed, they don't make 'em like this anymore! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312475218164,"sku":"40992567","price":13250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS10980_40992567_AUDEMARSPIGUET_VINTAGE-1.jpg?v=1788456654"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-40993499-as12739-40993499","title":"Royal Oak 'Salmon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition overall. Case and bracelet are sharp, showing only light signs of wear associated with light use and handling. Dial and handset are excellent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watches have altered the course of modern watch design quite like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Gérald Genta’s 1972 masterpiece effectively invented the luxury sports watch, turning exposed screws, an octagonal bezel, and an integrated bracelet into one of horology’s most enduring design languages. And among modern Royal Oaks, few are quite as seductive, or elusive, as this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2019, the Reference 15202BC.OO.1240BC.01 was a boutique-exclusive edition of just 75 pieces, pairing the classic 39mm “Jumbo” proportions with an unexpectedly luxurious case and bracelet rendered entirely in 18K white gold. The familiar combination of satin-brushed surfaces and razor-sharp polished bevels takes on an entirely different character in precious metal: visually stealthy, but with a satisfying weight on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there’s the dial. Audemars Piguet officially described its Petite Tapisserie finish as salmon, although collectors have debated the terminology ever since. Depending on the light, it can shift from copper and bronze to brownish pink, making it considerably more nuanced than the name suggests. White-gold applied indexes and hands provide contrast, while the date aperture at 3 o’clock maintains the beautifully spare Jumbo layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is the legendary automatic Calibre 2121, the ultra-thin movement that powered the Royal Oak Jumbo for decades. Visible through the sapphire caseback, it helps keep the watch remarkably slender, at approximately 8mm thick, despite its substantial white-gold construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is accompanied by its inner and outer boxes and warranty card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeventy-five pieces. White gold. That impossible-to-agree-upon salmon dial. This is the Royal Oak at its most collectible: outwardly familiar, secretly extravagant, and rare enough that even seasoned AP collectors don’t see one very often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67860135346420,"sku":"40993499","price":169500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12739_40993499_AUDEMARSPIGUET_ROYALOAK_15202BCSALMON-1.jpg?v=1792684301"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-millenary-frosted-gold-philosophique-as12784","title":"Millenary 'Frosted Gold' Philosophique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition overall. Case shows only light wear consistent with gentle use. Dial and handset are excellent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something wonderfully contrarian about a complicated mechanical watch that deliberately refuses to tell you the exact time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2019, the Audemars Piguet Millenary Frosted Gold Philosophique revisits an idea AP first explored in 1982: a watch designed to loosen our obsession with minutes and seconds. Inspired by single-hand timepieces dating back centuries, the Philosophique does away with both entirely. One hand indicates the approximate hour, making it beside the point whether it’s 3:12 or 3:17. For a manufacture capable of extraordinary precision, that feels almost rebellious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual display is perfectly suited to the Millenary’s distinctive architecture. Its 39.5mm x 35.4mm oval case is rendered in 18K pink gold and treated with AP’s dramatic Frosted Gold finish, created by repeatedly striking the surface with a diamond-tipped tool to produce thousands of tiny facets. Rather than relying on gemstones, the textured surface catches and scatters light, giving the gold an almost crystalline appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat texture continues on the hammered brown dial, where the dark, irregular surface provides a rich contrast against slender pink-gold hour markers. The lone pink-gold hand appears deceptively simple, but its journey around the dial is anything but. Because the Millenary is elliptical rather than round, Audemars Piguet developed a patented mechanism that alters the hand’s speed and trajectory as it travels around the oval display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering everything is the automatic Calibre 3140, an in-house movement offering approximately 50 hours of power reserve. Visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback, it provides a mechanical counterpoint to the deliberate simplicity on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is paired with a brown square-scale alligator leather strap and an 18K pink-gold pin buckle, and comes as a complete set with its inner and outer boxes, warranty card, papers, and pamphlets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Philosophique is a rather clever contradiction: considerable mechanical ingenuity devoted to telling you less. In a world increasingly obsessed with measuring every second, there’s something luxurious about a watch that suggests the hour is close enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67860135772404,"sku":"40993524","price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12784_40993524_AUDEMARSPIGUET_MILLENARYPHILOSOPHIQUE_77266OR.GG.A823CR.01-1.jpg?v=1792684302"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-huitieme-chronograph-as12381","title":"Huitième Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition with some wear consistent with age. The crystal, dial, and hands are all in great condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe bet you've never seen one of these before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if you haven't, you're in excellent company. The Audemars Piguet Huitième Chronograph remains one of the most overlooked—and fascinating—chapters in the history of one of watchmaking's most revered manufactures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in the early 1990s, the Huitième collection represented Audemars Piguet's vision of contemporary luxury watchmaking before oversized Royal Oaks dominated the conversation. Named after the French term for an eighth of a millimeter—a reference to the remarkable precision required in traditional watchmaking—the collection showcased AP's ability to blend complicated mechanics with modern industrial design. Today, it occupies a unique space in the brand's history: neo-vintage, technically sophisticated, and refreshingly different from anything else in the catalog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Huitième Chronograph is especially unusual. Housed in a substantial 40mm case crafted from tantalum and accented with pink gold, it showcases a material combination that Audemars Piguet helped pioneer during the era. Dense, difficult to machine, and possessing a distinctive blue-grey hue, tantalum creates a striking contrast against the warmth of pink gold, giving the watch an appearance that feels both technical and luxurious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grey dial features a classic triple-register chronograph layout, complete with an outer tachymeter scale, date display, and matching pink gold handset. The stepped bezel, integrated date magnifier, and bold proportions are unmistakably products of the 1990s—a decade that collectors have increasingly come to appreciate for its willingness to experiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering the watch is Audemars Piguet's automatic Caliber 2121-based chronograph movement, pairing the legendary ultra-thin Jaeger-LeCoultre-derived base caliber with a Dubois Dépraz chronograph module. The result is a movement architecture found in some of the most respected complicated watches of the era and a reminder of the close historical ties between AP and Jaeger-LeCoultre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted to a strap and ready for its next chapter, the Huitième offers something increasingly difficult to find: an Audemars Piguet that flies beneath the radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors who already have the usual suspects—or simply appreciate the forgotten corners of great watchmaking—this tantalum-and-pink-gold chronograph may be one of AP's best-kept secrets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67860136755444,"sku":"40993322","price":21150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12381_40993322_AUDEMARSPIGUET_HUITIEMECHRONOGRAPH_25644TR.OO.A002-1.jpg?v=1792684308"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.watchesofswitzerland.com\/en-int\/collections\/vintage-pre-owned-audemars-piguet-watches.oembed","provider":"Watches of Switzerland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}