66 Audemars Piguet An extremely fine and attractive, Disco Volante, wristwatch in yellow gold, with woven motif dial, patterned motif bezel and integrated bracelet.

Estimate: € 6.000 –⁠ 12.000

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Few creations capture the avant-garde elegance and uncompromising craftsmanship of Audemars Piguet quite like the elusive Disco Volante. Produced in the 1950s and early 1960s in exceedingly small numbers, this reference—whose name affectionately translates to "flying saucer"—is a triumph of mid-century design thinking. Far from conventional, its broad, concave bezel and flat, disc-like silhouette make an immediate and unforgettable impression. Executed here in warm 18k yellow gold, the case exudes a quiet opulence, a restrained kind of luxury that whispers rather than shouts. The spectacular dial—typically minimalist, often seen with slim baton hour markers or applied dots is instead rendered in an almost woven-like motif. Fascinatingly charming, the dial perfectly blends and compliments the seemingly patterned flat bezel. As a compliment to uniqueness and in typical Audemars Piguet style the bracelet also features and captures that interesting finish reported on the bezel for a synergy of style and flamboyance. Overall, such clever use of negative space anticipates the spatial explorations of later decades, making the Disco Volante not just a timekeeper, but an architectural object for the wrist. Seen far less frequently than AP's traditional round dress watches of the era, surviving examples of this model—especially in such well-preserved condition—are treasured by collectors and scholars alike. In every sense, this is Audemars Piguet at its most daring, and perhaps its most modern.

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