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Audemars Piguet Moonphase Automatic - Integrated 18K White Gold Navy Dial

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A Study In White Gold And Complication
Before the Royal Oak became the brand's defining model, Audemars Piguet was a master of the classical, complicated dress watch. This piece is a powerful reminder of that legacy. It combines an ultra-thin automatic movement with a moonphase complication, housed in a fully integrated 18k white gold case and bracelet. Examples of this reference are already uncommon, but the execution in white gold elevates it to a different level of rarity. This is the kind of watch that represents AP's core identity as a high-horology manufacture that doubled as a master jeweler.
The Integrated Bullet Bracelet
The design is a holistic statement, with a case that flows seamlessly into its distinctive "bullet" style bracelet. This type of construction required an immense level of craft, treating the entire watch as a single piece of sculpture for the wrist. The weight of the solid white gold is substantial, giving a 33mm watch a presence that far exceeds its dimensions. The navy blue dial provides a deep, subtle contrast to the cool tone of the metal, creating a piece that is both technically impressive and aesthetically restrained.
Honest Aging On A Rare Dial
The watch is in good overall condition. The navy blue dial has developed a consistent spidering across its surface, a natural aging process for lacquered dials of this era. The crystal is perfect. The 18k white gold case and bracelet are in good shape, appearing unpolished and showing wear consistent with a piece of its age. The moonphase pusher operates correctly. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Beyond The Royal Oak
This is a watch for the collector who understands the depth of the Audemars Piguet catalog. It sidesteps the obvious modern choice in favor of something far more nuanced and rare. It represents a period when the brand's focus was on precious metals, complex case construction, and the quiet confidence of ultra-thin watchmaking. This is a heavy-hitter piece that wears with elegance, a testament to a level of manufacturing that has become a touchstone for serious collectors.
Key Specs
Model: Moonphase Integrated
Era: 1980s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 33mm
Bezel: 18K White Gold Integrated
Bracelet: Bullet Integrated 18K White Gold
Bracelet Length: Fits 7-7.25in
Dial: Navy Blue
Metal: 18K White Gold
SKU: 1601