{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-skeleton-automatic-18k-yellow-gold-openworked-dial","title":"Audemars Piguet Skeleton Automatic - 18K Yellow Gold Openworked Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Engraved Gold With Ruby Jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe openworked dial on this Audemars Piguet skeleton automatic is set with visible red ruby jewels. Its plates and bridges are skeletonized and hand-engraved, a process that removes all non-essential material to reveal the inner workings of the movement. This isn't simply a watch with a see-through back; the movement itself forms the dial. Contrasting black hands are used for legibility against the complex backdrop of gears and springs.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThrough the sapphire exhibition caseback, a skeletonized 21K gold rotor powers the automatic caliber. The case is a stepped round design in 18K yellow gold, with sculpted teardrop lugs that give the watch a distinct profile. Every component is finished to an exceptionally high standard, turning the entire mechanism into a piece of kinetic art.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 1980s Dress Watch Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece comes from a period when Audemars Piguet was a master of the classical dress watch, before the Royal Oak came to define its modern identity. In the 1980s, the manufacture's reputation was built on its expertise in movement finishing and complex case construction, often blurring the line between high watchmaking and fine jewelry. This skeleton watch is a direct product of that tradition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese watches were produced for a clientele that valued craft and discretion. The focus was on precious metals, slim profiles, and movements that were as beautiful as they were functional. The hand-engraved bridges and 21K gold rotor show the same attention to finishing that defined the house's dress watches in that decade.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Case And Original Alligator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe sharp factory lines of the case and the preserved state of the movement put this piece in Very Good Vintage Condition overall. The 18K yellow gold case shows only light signs of wear consistent with its age. The openworked dial and the hands are clean, with the hand-engraved surfaces fully intact. It's fitted on its original black alligator strap, signed by Audemars Piguet, which remains in excellent shape and is secured by a smooth yellow gold pin buckle. 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\u003eBalanced At Under Thirty-Four Grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eJust under 34 grams total, the weight sits evenly on the wrist. Its proportions are classical, sitting low without commanding undue attention. This is a configuration that has outlasted decades of changing trends because its appeal is based on craft, not size. The hand-finished movement and solid gold case ensure it will remain a relevant and compelling piece for years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Stepped\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75-8.7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Alligator Leather\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Openworked Gold Skeleton\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 33.9g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit And Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact us about this item or your order, and we'll take it from there.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56056017944867,"sku":"11942","price":36500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF4840_4438243.jpg?v=1794533868","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-skeleton-automatic-18k-yellow-gold-openworked-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}