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Audemars Piguet Bamboo - 18K White Gold Deep Blue Diamond Dial

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Design With Conviction
The Bamboo belongs to a period when Audemars Piguet was exploring the outer limits of integrated case and bracelet design. Created as a jewelry-first counterpart to the brand's sportier offerings, the watch takes its name from the articulated links that mimic the structure of a bamboo stalk. It was an ambitious and uncompromising concept that could only be executed in precious metal. This is not a watch that followed market trends, it is a piece that reflects the confidence of a manufacture at the height of its creative powers.
A Study In White Gold And Blue
While many Bamboo examples were produced in yellow gold, this 18K white gold execution offers a more subtle and refined presence on the wrist. The cool tone of the metal provides the perfect frame for the deep blue diamond dial. The combination is striking, pairing the organic, textured form of the bracelet with a clean, luxurious dial layout. It is a configuration that feels both of its era and entirely contemporary.
An Exceptionally Preserved Bracelet
This example is in like new condition. The primary determinant of value for a vintage Bamboo is the integrity of its complex bracelet, and this one is exceptionally tight, showing none of the stretch common in integrated designs of this age. The case, crystal, and dial are immaculate, with no notable signs of wear. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Statement From The Wrist
This is a watch for a collector who prioritizes design language over simple brand recognition. It wears like a piece of fine jewelry and serves as a clear statement of taste. The manual wind movement requires a daily interaction, a quiet moment of winding that creates a direct physical connection between the owner and the object. It is a confident choice that will never be mistaken for anything else.
Key Specs
Model: Bamboo
Year: Mid 1980s
Movement: Manual
Case Size: 27x33mm
Bezel: 18K White Gold Integrated
Bracelet: 18K White Gold Bamboo
Bracelet Length: 7in
Dial: Deep Blue Diamond
Metal: 18K White Gold
Weight: 76.5g
SKU: 1256
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Bamboo 18K WG Deep Blue Diamond Dial Manual 27mm
Audemars Piguet Bamboo - 18K White Gold Deep Blue Diamond Dial Sale price$48,500.00 USD