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Audemars Piguet Ellipse - Integrated 18K Yellow Gold Brushed Champagne Dial

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A Rare Shape From Le Brassus
The Ellipse shape is most famously associated with another member of the Holy Trinity, making an execution by Audemars Piguet a distinctly rare find for collectors. During the 1970s, AP was experimenting with daring case shapes and integrated bracelets, producing some of the most striking heavy-gold pieces of the era. This watch represents a unique look that we rarely see surface on the market today. It stands as a testament to a time when design risks were taken at the highest levels of Swiss watchmaking.
Integrated Gold And Monochromatic Appeal
The fully integrated 18K yellow gold bracelet flows seamlessly into the elliptical case, creating a continuous band of gold that wears with substantial presence on the wrist. The brushed champagne dial provides a clean, monochromatic backdrop that allows the bold geometry of the case to take center stage. Adding to its collector appeal, this example features a distinct hallmark clearly stamped on the caseback, a subtle detail that grounds the watch in its era of traditional manufacturing.
Preservation And Wear
Condition: Very Good. The unpolished 18K yellow gold case and integrated bracelet remain in great shape, preserving the unique silhouette that defines this model. The brushed champagne dial is clean and well-preserved. The hallmark on the caseback remains visible and distinct. The integrated gold bracelet maintains its structural integrity and sits comfortably on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Distinct Era Of Design
This is for the collector who appreciates 1970s integrated gold design but wants something entirely different from the usual suspects. It delivers the heavy gold presence of the era with a case shape that sparks immediate conversation. Because it is powered by a manual-wind movement, it requires the daily ritual of winding, creating a physical connection between the owner and the machine each morning. It is a bold, sophisticated choice that remains just as striking today as it was five decades ago.
Key Specs
Model: Ellipse
Era: 1970s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 26x34mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet: 18K Integrated Yellow Gold
Bracelet Length: 7-7.5in
Dial: Brushed Champagne
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 79.4G
SKU: 1809