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Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch - 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Ring

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An Exhibition Of Pure Craft
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-complication and dress watches of the highest order. This skeletonized pocket watch from the 1980s is a definitive statement of that heritage. It represents a form of watchmaking where the movement itself is the dial, and the artistry of the engraver is the main event. Pieces like this were created in exceptionally small numbers, showcasing the pinnacle of the manufacture's hand-finishing capabilities for its most discerning clients.
A Rare And Elevated Specification
This is not a standard execution. While any AP skeleton watch from this era is uncommon, this example features a combination of details that elevate it significantly. The hand-engraved Caliber 5020 is framed by two distinct decorative elements, a finely worked rope-style gold rim and a deep blue enamel outer ring. This configuration is one of the rarest we have ever seen, turning the entire piece into a comprehensive, three-dimensional work of art. Every surface of the movement has been touched by a master engraver's hand, a level of detail that is simply not feasible in modern series production.
A Superb State Of Preservation
This pocket watch is in excellent condition. The two-body case is solid 18k yellow gold, with a stepped bezel and sapphire crystals on both the front and back to fully display the movement within. The black feuille hands offer perfect legibility against the intricate mechanics. The hand-engraved movement is pristine, and the blue enamel ring is beautifully preserved. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Connoisseur Of The Art Form
This is a piece for a collector who understands that watchmaking can transcend timekeeping. It functions as a beautiful desk object, a link to the highest traditions of Swiss horology, or simply a private indulgence. The manual-wind movement creates a necessary, tactile bond between the owner and the object, a quiet ritual of appreciation for the immense skill contained within the gold case. This is a watch for someone who values the art form itself.
Key Specs
Era: 1980s
Model: Skeleton Pocket Watch
Movement: Manual (Cal. 5020)
Case Size: 42mm
Dial: Skeleton with Blue Enamel Ring
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
SKU: 1254