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Audemars Piguet unusual shaped cases.
I discovered most of them when Audemars Piguet released the Code 11.59.
Alas, I know almost nothing about them. But I find this cases diversity very interesting.
Here we go.
The John Schaeffer star wheel minute repeater is something! ( Credit Christies )
Jumping Hour from.... 1929!
" Disco Volante " from 1936.
In comparison, this sublime minute repeater in platinum looks shy! ( 1945 )
More recent, the Hutiième, blending tantalum with rose gold ( Credit Touch of Modern ).
The non credited pictures come from Audemars Piguet.
Enjoy.
Nicolas
Audemars Piguet unusual shaped cases.
I discovered most of them when Audemars Piguet released the Code 11.59. Alas, I know almost nothing about them. But I find this cases diversity very interesting. Here we go. The John Schaeffer star wheel minute repeater is something! ( Credit Christies ) ...
Some unusual case designs there. I love that star wheel.
Not really an unusual case but something different and rarely seen I tried on a few years back I think it called Le Ferrari. ...
actually had once series on car engraved dials. ferrari rolls merc etc. another for nature
came with two smaller 34mm case types and both with a 2120 and 2120sq (skeleton movement). also some unique gemset ones making case 39mm; have one in platinum
AP has an impressive history…
but to many in the current generation, AP is all about the Royal Oak and it’s derivatives. I don’t know what years all the pieces you posted are from, but I expect most are pre-RO introduction.
Here it is, at a quick search it looks like this is AP Ref. 5159 with case designed by Crosier, produced in only 7 pieces between 1960 and 61....here's a picture from an AP museum site:
It would be nice to dig deeper into this topic --- definitely a very interesting and little-explored one! ...
Thanks Nico
The Audemars Piguet Hutiiėme is a nice watch. The prices are reasonable too. The size is just perfect, because not a very old model.
The first one is ......
Not very attractive 🤭, how about their remaster0x series? I always thought the 5516 would be reborn soon.
I guess if ap would have a plan for the [re]Master02..
Their perpetual calendar 5516 could be a good choice🤔
