45 Audemars Piguet A very unusual, distinctive and limited edition, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with skeleton dial and engraved gold Ferrari 315 S, reference 14677BA.

Estimate: € 12.000 –⁠ 24.000

• Model Ferrari 315 S
• Year Circa 1990s
• Reference 14677BA
• Case Material 18K yellow gold
• Case Number D7151
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Automatic, cal. 2120/1, 36 jewels
• Movement Number 354'034
• Dimension 33.5mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement

There are moments in Audemars Piguet’s history when the manufacture embraced playfulness without ever compromising its technical seriousness. The reference 14677BA belongs to this rare category, a timepiece where refined mechanics meet narrative artistry. Created in the early 1990s, it forms part of a highly collectible series dedicated to icons of twentieth-century motoring, here paying tribute to the Ferrari 315 S through a finely sculpted relief set within an openworked dial. The composition is remarkably dynamic: the car appears almost in motion, surrounded by a rich interplay of textures—chequered flags, latticework, and skeletonised elements layered above the movement. Turning the watch over reveals the ultra-thin calibre 2120, celebrated for its elegance and finishing, underscoring the piece’s horological legitimacy. The classical round case provides a restrained frame, allowing the dial’s artistic expression to take centre stage. Often overshadowed by the Royal Oak, references such as the 14677BA reveal Audemars Piguet’s broader creative vision, where storytelling, craftsmanship, and mechanical excellence converge. More than a tribute to a racing legend, it is a compelling demonstration that haute horlogerie can be both expressive and technically uncompromising.