{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-automotive-series-skeletonized-rose-gold-bugatti-type-57","title":"Audemars Piguet Automotive Series – Skeletonized Rose Gold \"Bugatti Type 57\"","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rose gold Type 57, a potential piece unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Reference 14677 is a ghost from modern Audemars Piguet history. In the 1990s, AP produced a hyper-exclusive series honoring the most legendary automotive marques in history—including Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, and Porsche. While those pieces are already vanishingly rare, this Bugatti execution in 18k Rose Gold exists on an entirely different level of scarcity. Despite extensive research, we have not found a single other example of this configuration on the open market or in digital archives. It is a trophy that moves past \"limited edition\" and into the territory of a potential piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA miniature masterpiece in Rose Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is a breathtaking intersection of horology and automotive art. Floating within the skeletonized movement is a miniature Bugatti Type 57 silhouette, meticulously sculpted in 18k rose gold. The openworked caliber is finished to the highest standard of the era, with every bridge hand-beveled to catch the light behind the rose gold car. While the rest of the automotive series often utilized yellow gold or platinum, the use of rose gold here gives the watch a warmth and rarity that was seldom seen in AP’s 90s catalog. It is a technical tour de force that manages to feel mechanical and sculptural simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved and verified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is in very good condition, retaining the sharp, distinct lines of its 34mm case. At this size, the watch wears with the refined elegance of a traditional dress piece but carries the visual weight of a high-complication. It remains paired with its original leather strap and the correct factory 18k rose gold buckle. Mechanically, the automatic movement is performing exactly as intended, running strong after passing our test bench. It's clear this watch has only been worn a handful of times in it's life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the standard catalog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is for the collector who has already moved past the mainstream icons and is looking for a piece that truly cannot be found anywhere else. It carries an unmistakable presence on the wrist and functions as a definitive conversation piece. It manages to be undeniably Audemars Piguet while remaining completely anonymous to anyone who doesn’t understand the deep history of their 1990s specialty commissions. It is rare, it is intentional, and it represents a singular opportunity to own an artifact of AP history that may very well be the only one of its kind in existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54768129212707,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF0963.jpg?v=1771947061","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-automotive-series-skeletonized-rose-gold-bugatti-type-57","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}