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Audemars Piguet Octagon 14439BA - 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond Pave Dial

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Jewelry As High Watchmaking
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on creating watches that were indistinguishable from high jewelry. This piece is a pure expression of that heritage. It comes from an era when the brand operated as both a master watchmaker and a jeweler, blurring the lines between the two disciplines. The octagonal case, factory pave diamond dial, and fully integrated woven gold bracelet represent a level of craft that very few manufactures could ever hope to match. This is not a sports watch. It is a confident statement of craft and luxury from the brand's golden age of dress watch design.
An Uncut Bracelet And A Flawless Dial
The centerpiece of this watch is its factory-set pave diamond dial, which remains clean and uniform. The quality of the setting is a testament to Audemars Piguet's in-house capabilities. Equally important is the integrated 18K yellow gold woven bracelet, which is presented here in its original, uncut state. Finding an integrated bracelet from this period that has not been sized down is rare, and it ensures this piece will fit a larger wrist without issue.
Excellent And Uncompromised
This example is in excellent condition. The 18K yellow gold octagonal case appears unpolished, and its integrated woven bracelet is sharp and well-defined. The factory diamond setting is clean, with all stones secure and brilliant. The overall presentation is that of a watch that has been worn sparingly and stored correctly. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Statement From A Different Era
This watch is for the collector who understands Audemars Piguet's history beyond the Royal Oak. It is an unapologetic piece of 1980s design, where the texture of the gold and the brilliance of the diamonds were the entire point. It wears less like a traditional watch and more like a piece of heavy gold jewelry that also happens to tell time. It represents a different kind of connoisseurship, one focused on the brand’s deep roots in haute joaillerie.
Key Specs
Reference: 14439BA
Model: Pave Octagon Integrated
Year: 1985
Movement: Quartz
Case Size: 29 x 32 mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold Woven Integrated
Bracelet Length: Fits up to 8-8.25in
Dial: Factory Pave Diamond
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 82g
SKU: 948
Vintage 1985 Audemars Piguet Octagon 14439BA 18K YG Diamond Dial Quartz 29 mm
Audemars Piguet Octagon 14439BA - 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond Pave Dial Sale price$24,000.00 USD

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