153 Audemars Piguet A precious and very attractive, open-face and keyless skeletonized pocket watch in white gold, with double row diamond bezel.
Estimate: € 20.000 – 40.000
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- Model Pocket Watch
- Year Circa 1970s
- Case Material 18K white gold and diamonds
- Case Number B45329
- Movement Manual, cal. 5017, 17 jewels
- Movement Number 175'414
- Dimension 46mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Certificate of Origin and guarantee, booklet, leather wallet, pochette
A breathtaking demonstration of horological excess mastered with discipline, this skeletonized pocket watch by Audemars Piguet stands as a testament to a period when the manufacture was at its most expressive, uniting uncompromising mechanical virtuosity with unapologetic jewelled grandeur. The movement itself is the true protagonist. Meticulously skeletonized, every bridge has been carved, pierced, and engraved, revealing a harmonious choreography of gears, levers, and springs suspended in space. The warm glow of gilt bridges contrasts beautifully with the cool steel components, while the blued steel hands provide a sharp, legible counterpoint against the golden architecture beneath. Encasing this mechanical sculpture, the round case is lavishly set with two concentric rows of diamonds, underscoring Audemars Piguet’s rare ability to operate at the highest level of both watchmaking and high jewelry. The diamond setting is precise and confident, enhancing the watch’s brilliance without distracting from the movement it frames. The oversized bow and crown further anchor the piece in the grand tradition of pocket watches, lending it an unmistakably regal silhouette. Pocket watches of this nature occupy a very particular niche within Audemars Piguet’s production: low-volume, highly artisanal creations intended for a clientele that sought the absolute pinnacle of craftsmanship and exclusivity. Today, such examples are seldom encountered, and when they are, they stand as powerful reminders of an era when the great maisons competed not on restraint, but on virtuosity. This skeletonized, diamond-set Audemars Piguet pocket watch is, in every sense, a triumph of horological theater and is further accompanied by its original Certificate of Origin and suite of accessories.
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