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Audemars Piguet

A probably unique white gold and diamond-set wristwatch | Circa 1990

Auction Closed

April 3, 04:38 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Dial: diamond-set

Calibre: cal. quartz

Case: 18k white gold, diamond-set, case back secured by 4 screws

Case number: N°1, D41'549

Size: 37 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none


Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

Audemars Piguet – The Diamond Planet


This white gold Audemars Piguet orbits in its own gravitational field, a diamond-clad planet radiating pure brilliance. Perfectly round, its full pavé diamond dial shimmers like a celestial body reflecting distant starlight, while three concentric arrays of diamonds encircle the case, amplifying its cosmic energy. The N°1 engraving on the caseback cements its singularity—a one-of-a-kind artifact from the golden age of audacious watchmaking.


Designed by the legendary Emmanuel Gueit alongside Jacqueline Dimier, this piece emerged from an era when Audemars Piguet pushed boundaries, crafting unique creations adorned with precious stones. A product of unrestrained creativity, it stands as a dazzling testament to a time when horology and high jewelry collided in spectacular fashion.