104 Audemars Piguet A highly attractive, rare and stylish, rectangular shape wristwatch in white gold, with asymmetrical, diamond set case and dial.
Estimate: € 6.000 – 12.000
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| model | Asymmetric |
|---|---|
| year | 1962 |
| case material | 18K white gold and diamonds |
| case number | 23'182 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, 18 jewels |
| movement number | 51'602 |
| dimension | 24mm wdith x 28mm length |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Audemars Piguet extract from the archives confirming the production of the present timepiece on 23rd March 1962. |
With its crisp geometry and whisper of understated glamour, this 1962 Audemars Piguet defies convention in the most elegant of ways. At first glance, the rectangular case appears classically restrained — but a closer look reveals an exceptional design choice: asymmetry. The case subtly widens as it descends, introducing a gentle taper that lends the entire silhouette an architectural dynamism. It’s a rare detail, one that requires not only artistic vision but also technical finesse to execute in precious metal. Equally striking are the diamonds that flank the vertical sides of the case — not uniform, but graduated in size to follow the flowing shape of the case itself. Such a setting is exceptionally rare and difficult to realize, especially in a mid-century context when high-jewelry wristwatches were often more about show than nuance. Baguette and round diamond markers on the dial echo the brilliance of the case, while a minimalist subsidiary seconds dial adds a rhythmic counterpoint. For the collector with an eye for design subtleties and rare executions, this Audemars Piguet is a revelation: a timepiece where beauty lies not in symmetry, but in deliberate, masterful deviation from it.
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