{"product_id":"1980s-audemars-piguet-bamboo-18k-white-gold-diamond-pave-gadroon-dial","title":"1980s Audemars Piguet Bamboo - 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Gadroon Dial","description":"\u003ch4\u003eJewelry As Horology\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Bamboo emerged from a period of intense creative freedom in Le Brassus. Produced through the 1980s, it represents a moment when the brand leaned into watchmaking as a form of jewelry, treating the case and bracelet as a single, continuous sculpture. The design is a direct reference to its namesake, with articulated links that mimic the segmented structure of a bamboo stalk. It is a piece that could only have been executed in precious metal, a testament to Audemars Piguet's commitment to ambitious, design-first concepts that stood apart from the era's conventional sports watches.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Study In Texture And Light\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example stands out for its exceptional state of preservation and its striking combination of finishes. The Pave Gadroon dial is a field of expertly set stones, creating a brilliant surface framed by a factory-set diamond bezel. This combination contrasts sharply with the soft, brushed finish of the 18K white gold case and bracelet. The bracelet itself is long and shows none of the wear common to these intricate constructions. It feels less like a watch and more like a solid piece of gold, engineered with a precision that makes it flow on the wrist.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImmaculate And Unworn\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is in excellent, seemingly unworn condition. The complex, articulated links of the signature Bamboo bracelet are immaculate, retaining their original form and tight tolerances. The case is sharp, and the pave dial is pristine. The entire piece presents with a factory-fresh feel that is exceptionally rare for a watch of this era and design complexity. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFor The Design Literate Collector\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Bamboo is for the collector who values design conviction over mainstream recognition. It is a watch that was never intended for mass appeal, but rather as a specific statement on the intersection of natural forms and precious materials. Its weight, thinness, and the comfort of the integrated bracelet create an experience on the wrist that is unlike anything else. This is a confident piece that represents one of the most creative and unapologetic chapters in Audemars Piguet's history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 1980s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27x33mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold with Factory Diamonds\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold Bamboo\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pave Gadron\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 887\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55078371950883,"sku":"10887","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF0939.jpg?v=1778619630","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1980s-audemars-piguet-bamboo-18k-white-gold-diamond-pave-gadroon-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}