Audemars Piguet Ellipse - 18K White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Pave Etched Sun Dial
When Audemars Piguet Was A Jeweler
Before the Royal Oak changed the landscape of modern watchmaking, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on producing watches of exceptional elegance and complexity. This Ellipse is a perfect artifact from that era, representing a time when the brand operated as both a watchmaker and a jeweler at the highest level. The design is a seamless integration of case, dial, and bracelet, executed entirely in precious metal. It's a testament to the brand's pre-sports watch heritage and its mastery of form.
Texture, Light, And White Gold
This example stands out for its specific combination of materials and finishing. The entire watch is crafted from 18K white gold, giving it a substantial feel and a cool, understated tone. The bezel is factory-set with diamonds that are integrated directly into the case shape, creating a clean frame for the dial. The dial itself, with its Pave Etched Sun pattern, is the centerpiece. It catches the light from every angle, creating a great sense of depth and texture. To top it off, beautiful blue sapphire gems are used for the hour markers.
A Well-Preserved Example
The watch is in very good overall condition. The 18K white gold case appears unpolished and the integrated bracelet is well-preserved, showing minimal signs of wear for its age. The bracelet remains fluid on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Beyond The Hype Of Steel
This piece is for the collector who understands the deep history of Audemars Piguet beyond a single reference. It offers a level of craft and design conviction that is increasingly rare. While the market remains focused on steel sports models, watches like this represent a different kind of value based on precious materials, hand-finishing, and a design language that blurs the line between a timepiece and a piece of jewelry. It's a confident statement for someone who values artistry over trends.
At Danny's Vintage Watches, we rigorously authenticate and inspect every watch to guarantee both its authenticity and exceptional quality. Your complete satisfaction is our utmost priority. We are dedicated to guiding you to the ideal timepiece that meets your desires. Should you have any inquiries, our team is ready to provide swift and comprehensive assistance.
Our Guarantee:
- Each timepiece is thoroughly evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our expert team before it is offered for sale.
- We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise stated.
- The authenticity of each watch is guaranteed in perpetuity.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
I knew I was gonna like Danny, based on his name, but nothing could’ve prepared me for how great of an experience this was. He had the most beautiful 70s Seamaster Cosmic on his website and I was set to be married 2 days later - I arranged to buy it but before leaving we both realized it needed to be serviced. I panicked, because I was literally buying this for my wedding, and Danny being the legend he is, loaned me a nearly identical Seamaster to make sure I could get through the event Never have I had someone go so above and beyond for me, especially while purchasing one of the lesser priced items in their inventory. He serviced my watch and exchanged it with me after the wedding on a super fast turnaround timeline. I would sincerely recommend you visit this guy, you will not be disappointed Edit: adding a pic of the loaner (two tone) and the owner (crosshair)
Great service and shop. Danny and his team were incredibly accommodating, professional, and kind. Great selection of vintage watches. Their store is the hidden gem in the diamond district.
This was my first real luxury watch purchase, a Rolex 15200 Date 34mm, I own Tissots and a Laco, but those are entry level luxury watches. I found Danny’s Vintage Watches online, and had great feedback both on Google, Chrono24 and the Reddit watch community. So decided to give him a shot as buying online can be a crap shoot. Ordered Monday night, was at my doorstep Friday morning. Despite the watch being over 30 years old, serial number says it’s from 91, the watch looked new. Didn’t come with box or papers, and was shipped in a plastic sleeve wrapped in bubble wrap. Danny was always available to answer questions. I’ll be buying from Danny again for the next purchase…saw a couple of Speedmasters on his site I liked….
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