Very nice selection, I know of some distinguished Patek collections of shaped watches, but I'm not aware of AP's production (nor of its market). The first one is VERY unusual, it could be interesting to learn more about it! Thanks for sharing.

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Audemars Piguet unusual shaped cases.

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-09:58
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.

 
 By: 111forza : January 14th, 2023-10:32
Not really an unusual case but something different and rarely seen I tried on a few years back I think it called Le Ferrari. ...  

Never saw that one!

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-10:34

actually had once series on car engraved dials. ferrari rolls merc etc. another for nature

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : January 15th, 2023-16:12
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

ref 14667

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : January 15th, 2023-18:42
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Very interesting!

 
 By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-19:05

AP has an impressive history…

 
 By: ArmisT : January 14th, 2023-12:27
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:

 
 By: FabR : January 14th, 2023-15:02
It would be nice to dig deeper into this topic --- definitely a very interesting and little-explored one! ...  

Well done, Sherlock!

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-17:09

Hehehe! :))))

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-18:39

:-))

 
 By: FabR : January 14th, 2023-18:43

Amazing

 
 By: Nicetomeetyou : January 14th, 2023-14:03
Do you know the reference of the one with the spiral pattern on the dial?

The third? No, alas.

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-14:15

Sweet

 
 By: NautNut : January 14th, 2023-15:13
The good old days of AP

Thanks Nico

 
 By: Weems@8 : January 14th, 2023-16:01
The Audemars Piguet Hutiiėme is a nice watch. The prices are reasonable too. The size is just perfect, because not a very old model.

Yep!

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-17:18

The first one is ......

 
 By: saintseiyaikki : January 14th, 2023-16:19
Not very attractive 🤭, how about their remaster0x series? I always thought the 5516 would be reborn soon.

5516?

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-17:18

I guess if ap would have a plan for the [re]Master02..

 
 By: saintseiyaikki : January 15th, 2023-00:26
Their perpetual calendar 5516 could be a good choice🤔

Ah, now I get it.

 
 By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-08:56

The AP cushion cases…

 
 By: mdg : January 14th, 2023-18:22
…are some of the best I’ve ever seen…bring them back!!!

I do love that Disco Volante chronograph.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 15th, 2023-00:46
You know, I got here on a disco volante.

We from Proxima Centauri call it that.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 15th, 2023-11:27
You were correct.

LOL!!!

 
 By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-11:52

Loved visiting the museum. Really wonderful curation

 
 By: Strictly Vintage Watches : January 15th, 2023-03:42
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 By: Volney. : January 16th, 2023-18:44
Those are spectacular yet very elegant specimens! Were they commissioned pieces?

 
 By: Volney. : January 16th, 2023-20:53
That's even more interesting, considering the relatively low production numbers in those years.

 
 By: Volney. : January 17th, 2023-00:14
Both are perhaps my favorite among those.

Me too!

 
 By: amanico : January 17th, 2023-08:52