An imaginative universe on the wrist, the wandering hours are a type of horological complication from the 17th century that display the hours using a system of satellites that gravitate along a minute scale arrange in the form of an arc. In 1991, Audemars Piguet took this unusual mechanism and named it the Star Wheel collection.

Today a neo-vintage classic that appeals to collectors, the timepiece features three transparent sapphire discs with its hours printed rotates on a center wheel. Indicating time by its pointed arrow that moves along the retrograde style minute track on the upper portion of the dial. The model was made available in yellow gold, pink gold, stainless steel and platinum. The dials were available with guilloché or floral engraved decoration.

The present example in yellow gold displays a wonderfully hand-engraved dial depicting floral motifs with its “Star Wheels”. A true classic from Audemars Piguet, collectors today have once again recognized the importance and uniqueness of the Star Wheel and are sought after in the market today. Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied with its certificate and original accessories. Whether you gravitate towards the new interpretation of the CODE. 11. 59 Star Wheel or the present neo-vintage origin, the playful and poetic world of the Star Wheel is an icon you should add to your collection.