Audemars Piguet Vintage: Design Inspiration
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Audemars Piguet Vintage: Design Inspiration

By quattro · Feb 3, 2026 · 20 replies
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Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, delves into the historical roots of Audemars Piguet's Neo Frame Jump Hour. He meticulously showcases two circa 1930s white gold jump hour examples, highlighting their design influence on the modern release. This exploration offers invaluable context for understanding AP's contemporary approach to horological heritage.

The two circa 1930s white gold Audemars Piguet jump hour examples displayed below are among those who inspired the newly released Neo Frame Jump Hour.

Approx. 25 x 38.5 mm and hand-wound.

Best, Emmanuel


Example belonging to Steve M aka @phxwatchnut
























credit: Steve M aka @phxwatchnut, Ruud Petrus Gerhardus van Rijn aka @jumphourking


Example from the Audemars Piguet Museum






credit: Hodinkee

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GA
gary_g
Feb 3, 2026

Very interesting history and love the pivot from AP. May be it’ll make it easier for me to get a 16202…

QU
quattro
Feb 3, 2026

is making such a piece, but I like the original much more than the new model, unfortunately. Are you considering getting one? With the 16202 in mind? Best, Emmanuel

QU
quattro
Feb 3, 2026

Unfortunately I like the new release far less… Best, Emmanuel

GA
gary_g
Feb 3, 2026

Ability and availability are a different topic 😎.

EI
EinPA
Feb 4, 2026

On my list. Anyway none of these cost $70,200 in today's dollars when they came out

KM
KMII
Feb 4, 2026

I find the size and proportions of the original a lot more pleasing. Still good AP has broadened out a tad πŸ‘πŸ»

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