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CIRCA: 1970s
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
DIAL: 18K gold guilloche dial with satin sparkle finish
BRACELET MATERIAL: Integrated herringbone mesh bracelet in 18K gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 22 mm wide
BRACELET SIZE: 6 1/2 inches
SERIAL NUMBER: B62812
REFERENCE NUMBER: B62812
MOVEMENT NUMBER: 232430
CALIBER: 2080
MOVEMENT: Manual
Audemars Piguet made some extremely interesting watches in the 1970s. In addition to the much-celebrated Royal Oak, there were additional designs that were offbeat and made in very limited numbers of 100 or fewer. The present example has one of the most interesting and beautiful dials, in solid 18K with a crosshatch guilloche pattern and a sparkle satin top finish. This watch has luxury and exclusivity, making it extremely collectible.
ConditionDial is in excellent condition. Case is very good, with minor scratches. Case has been customized with aftermarket diamonds. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition.
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