Audemars Piguet Starwheel: Vintage Watch Guide

amanico · 2022-12-01T10:28:43Z

Explore the original Audemars Piguet Starwheel from 1997, a 36mm platinum timepiece with a unique wandering hours complication. Discover collector insights on its design and enduring appeal.

Nicolas (amanico) revisits the original Audemars Piguet Starwheel from 1997, a 36mm platinum reference that continues to captivate collectors. His post sparks a discussion on the Starwheel's enduring appeal, its unique display, and the various iterations that have cemented its place in horological history. This article explores why this 'wandering hours' complication remains a significant piece for Audemars Piguet enthusiasts.

I mean the first one, from 1997. In platinum with a 36 mm case.

Just gorgeous, even if I must admit that I prefer the Millenary in steel, which has more " cool factor ", in my opinion.

Credit picture: Phillips.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The original 1997 Audemars Piguet Starwheel in platinum, with its 36mm case, is celebrated for its perfect size and intricate dial details, creating a mesmerizing aesthetic.
The platinum version with an engraved dial is particularly appealing for its blend of classic elegance and distinctive, quirky design elements.
While the original Starwheel is admired, some collectors find the Starwheel complication to be most 'cosmically gorgeous' within the Millenary case, where its elliptical orbit evokes a celestial feel.
The discussion also acknowledges the recent introduction of new Starwheel models and highlights the Millenary Starwheel as a particularly amazing iteration.

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borisundercover

Dec 1, 2022

Perfect size, incredible details for an amazing dial and overall mesmerizing timepiece imo. Thank you for sharing this beauty !

Geo

Dec 1, 2022

then the just introduced a new model. The Millenary was simply amazing. GEO

ArmisT

Dec 1, 2022

but in the new one all the numbers are obvious. But as Nico said, it is easy to get accustomed to.

andrea~

Dec 1, 2022

I'd get the platinum version with the engraved dial, it's the perfect blend of classic elegance and quirky design

Gelato Monster

Dec 3, 2022

IMHO star wheel is most cosmically gorgeous in millenary. It feels like looking at stars in elliptical orbit.

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