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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 12626BC/Z/1032BC/01
A unique and unusual white gold wristwatch with diamond-set bezel, bracelet, certificate of authenticity and fitted box, piece unique to commemorate the 125 years of the brand
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- Featuring a bezel set with 38 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carats
- Created as a Pièce Unique for Audemars Piguet's 125th Anniversary, engraved "Pièce Unique 125 ans" on the caseback
- Accompanied by certificate of authenticity and fitted box
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Audemars Piguet created a selection of special watches that reflected the manufacture's heritage while showcasing its ability to produce highly exclusive creations. Alongside the commemorative models, a handful of unique pieces were made, each with its own character. The present watch is one of them.
Crafted entirely in white gold, it pairs a softly curved case with a matching integrated bracelet, giving it an elegant and understated presence on the wrist. The deep cosmos blue dial provides a striking contrast, while the diamond-set bezel, composed of 38 brilliant-cut diamonds, adds just the right amount of brilliance without distracting from the overall design. Classical Roman numerals at the quarter hours and polished dot indexes complete a dial that is both refined and well balanced.
Inside is the manually wound calibre 2080, an ultra-thin movement chosen to preserve the watch's slim profile and elegant proportions. Turning the watch over reveals perhaps its most important detail: the caseback is engraved "Pièce Unique 125 ans", confirming that it was created as a unique watch to mark this important milestone in Audemars Piguet's history.
More than simply an anniversary edition, the present watch is a one-of-a-kind creation. Combining precious materials, a timeless design and unique provenance, it represents a fascinating example of the bespoke work Audemars Piguet was capable of producing at the turn of the millennium.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.