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Audemars Piguet Bamboo - Onyx Diamond Dial

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Offered here is an extremely rare and unconventional gem from Audemars Piguet’s creative vaults — the vintage Bamboo C Series from the 1980s, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a head-turning design that breaks far away from the brand’s Royal Oak-centric legacy.

This manually wound piece features an elegant case, paired with a textured, tapered integrated bracelet that mimics the organic flow of bamboo segments — a brilliant example of AP’s ability to blend artistic design with fine watchmaking. The bracelet is sculptural, architectural, and exceptionally comfortable, fitting wrists up to 7 inches.

The dial is where this watch truly sings: a deep black onyx canvas, set with diamond hour markers and a pavé diamond center, punctuated by refined gold dauphine hands. This is a high-luxury, high-design aesthetic from Audemars Piguet. 

In great cosmetic and untouched condition, this watch retains its original dial, case, and movement, with all elements preserved as they left the factory. Its bold shape and rich materiality make it a versatile unisex option, perfect for collectors who lean into distinctive design and vintage exclusivity.

For those seeking a rare Audemars Piguet that defies convention and offers genuine value and uniqueness beyond the Royal Oak, this Bamboo series delivers in every way. It’s the kind of piece that turns heads not with size or hype, but with sheer elegance and confidence.

Now available exclusively in our New York City boutique or online.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare and wildly underrated piece of AP artistry.

Professional bracelet cutting & resizing available upon request!

 

SKU - N/A

Reference number - N/A

Crystal - Sapphire

Movement - Manual Wind

Year - 1980's

Dial color - Onyx & Diamond 

Case material - 18K Yellow Gold

Bracelet styles - Integrated 18K Yellow Gold

Case size - 27mm

Bezel type - 18k Yellow Gold

Key Specs
History

The Bamboo takes its name and its texture from the jointed, segmented stalk: the bracelet links are shaped and finished to evoke the node-and-internode rhythm of the plant, creating an integrated watch that feels like jewelry while functioning as a serious timekeeping instrument.

Produced in the 1980s in 18-karat yellow and white gold with manual and quartz movements, the Bamboo references 2508 and 5620CA represent two ends of the spectrum — a diamond pave dial and bracelet on the 2508, a more austere grey brushed dial on the 5620CA. Both wear well under 32mm and were designed with a specific wearer in mind: someone for whom the watch and the bracelet are the same thing.