102 Audemars Piguet A rare and fine, tonneau-shaped wristwatch in stainless steel, with center seconds and mesh bracelet, reference 5369ST.

Estimate: € 8.000 –⁠ 16.000

The present Audemars Piguet wristwatch is an arresting expression of 1970s design—a time when Swiss watchmaking was braving a bold new era of form and function. Rendered in stainless steel with a sculptural tonneau-shaped case and mesh bracelet, the design is as intellectually compelling as it is aesthetically elegant. Remarkably, this case construction is devoid of a screw-down case back. Instead, the movement is housed between the mid-case and the case back, with the tightly-woven bracelet serving a functional role, holding all components securely together—a horological solution as unconventional as it is ingenious. Attributed to the hand of Gérald Genta, the genius behind the Royal Oak, this rare model speaks volumes of the creative experimentation that defined his legacy. Inside beats the elusive calibre 2002, a movement made in a mere 200 pieces—a transitional calibre used in a handful of references and revered by connoisseurs for its technical nuance and rarity. In great original condition, it shows a charming dial, with its minimalist layout and long baton indexes, exuding an understated elegance rarely seen in steel Audemars Piguet watches of the period. A deeply charismatic piece that fuses technical curiosity with refined aesthetics, this watch offers an exciting opportunity for the collector seeking both design provenance and mechanical rarity.