{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-cushion-ellipse-18k-white-gold-black-dial-diamond-hands-bezel","title":"Audemars Piguet Cushion Ellipse - 18K White Gold Black Dial Diamond Hands \u0026 Bezel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Other Side Of Audemars Piguet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBefore the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet was a master of precious metal dress watches that blurred the line between high watchmaking and high jewelry. This piece from the 1970s is a perfect expression of that legacy. It combines a substantial 18k white gold cushion case with a factory diamond bezel and, most notably, diamond-set hands. This combination is exceptionally rare, representing a period when AP built watches for a clientele that prioritized design conviction and precious materials over pure utility.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Study In Factory Execution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat sets this watch apart is the combination of details executed at the factory level. The large cushion case has a significant presence on the wrist, amplified by the integrated white gold bracelet. The dark blue dial provides a deep, reserved background for the main event, the factory diamond bezel and hands. Diamond-set hands are a true rarity and a detail that confirms this was a top-tier execution from the manufacture. It is a cohesive design that feels both of its era and remarkably modern.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well Preserved Statement Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is in very good condition. The 18k white gold case and integrated bracelet are well-preserved, carrying the satisfying weight of over 100 grams of solid gold. The dial is clean, and the factory-set diamonds in the bezel and on the hands are secure. It is a piece that was clearly cared for. 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\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Confident Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is for someone who understands and appreciates the legacy of Audemars Piguet beyond its most famous model. It is a confident choice that makes a statement without being loud. The daily ritual of winding the manual movement creates a direct connection between the owner and the machine, a quiet moment of appreciation for the craft involved. This is a watch that works as a piece of jewelry but is grounded in the tradition of one of the world's finest watchmakers.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion Case\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Wind\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm x 32.5mm (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Diamond Set\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Integrated White Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to 7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Blue with Diamond Set Hands\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 101.9g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1710\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55636529840419,"sku":"1710","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF9844.jpg?v=1790108842","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-cushion-ellipse-18k-white-gold-black-dial-diamond-hands-bezel","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}