{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-ellipse-18k-yellow-gold-braided-bezel","title":"Audemars Piguet Ellipse - 18K Yellow Gold Braided Bezel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterclass In Pre-Royal Oak Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBefore the Royal Oak changed the landscape of modern watchmaking, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on elegant and exquisitely crafted dress watches. This piece is a perfect example of that foundational identity. It comes from an era when the brand operated as both a high-horology manufacture and a master jeweler. The watch is executed entirely in 18K yellow gold, a testament to a time when precious metal and refined design were the purest expressions of luxury.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Beauty Is In The Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat separates this example is the level of detail in the gold work. The bezel features a braided rope texture that catches the light beautifully, a design element that requires significant hand-finishing. Audemars Piguet carried this same intricate texture over to the stick indices on the dial, creating a cohesive and sophisticated look. Paired with a fully integrated 18K gold bracelet, the watch wears as a single, unified piece of jewelry, showcasing the brand's mastery of case and bracelet construction.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-Preserved And Ready To Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch is in very good condition. The 18K yellow gold case appears unpolished and the integrated bracelet is well-preserved, showing the quality of the original manufacturing. The matte champagne dial is clean, and the unique textured indices remain sharp and defined. This is a strong, honest example of a classic Audemars Piguet design. 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\u003eA Statement Of Quiet Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is for someone who appreciates the history of Audemars Piguet beyond a single reference. It is a piece that values craft over hype. The manual wind movement requires a daily interaction, the simple act of winding the crown creating a tangible connection between the owner and the machine. It is an elegant and understated choice that signals a deeper knowledge of watchmaking, proving that the brand’s soul was forged long before its modern icons were born.\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 Ellipse\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\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 28mm (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Braided\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Integrated\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 7.25-7.5in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70.7g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1694\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55636217168163,"sku":"11694","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF9708_20ab9926-6395-4caa-8aa6-a29221458dd3.jpg?v=1790101175","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-ellipse-18k-yellow-gold-braided-bezel","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}