206 Audemars Piguet A lavish and unusual, Cord'Or, quartz wristwatch in yellow gold, with rope decoration, reference 6050BA.
Estimate: € 10.000 – 20.000
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- Model Cord'Or
- Year Circa 1980s
- Reference 6050BA
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number B92549
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, approximate length 160mm
- Movement Quartz, 7 jewels
- Movement Number 253'450
- Dimension 24mm width x 26mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
In the exuberant landscape of late twentieth-century watch design, few creations capture sculptural gold quite like the Audemars Piguet Cord’Or, reference 6050BA. Lavish yet disciplined, it reflects a period when haute horlogerie embraced jewellery-inspired forms without compromising identity.
Emerging in the 1970s and 1980s, alongside icons like the Royal Oak, the Cord’Or belongs to a parallel universe of expressive gold creations, conceived not merely as timekeepers, but as wearable objets d’art.
The present yellow-gold example is distinguished by its signature rope decoration, seamlessly integrated from case to bracelet, creating depth, rhythm, and texture. The softly rounded rectangular case reflects the era’s geometric experimentation, while the restrained dial offers a harmonious counterpoint.
The integrated bracelet, echoing the rope motif throughout, completes a cohesive and sculptural design. Today, such pieces resonate with collectors who appreciate Audemars Piguet’s more daring and decorative expressions.
The reference 6050BA stands as a confident exploration of gold as both material and architecture.
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