{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-skeleton-pocket-watch-18k-yellow-gold-blue-enamel-ring","title":"Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch - 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Exhibition Of Pure Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBefore the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-complication and dress watches of the highest order. This skeletonized pocket watch from the 1970s 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare And Elevated Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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 gilt brass movement has been touched by a master engraver's hand, a level of detail that is simply not feasible in modern series production.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Superb State Of Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Connoisseur Of The Art Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeleton Pocket Watch\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual (Cal. 5020)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeleton with Blue Enamel Ring\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1254\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55292534063395,"sku":"11254","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF6294_1e75f3a9-0ced-4dd6-87c6-9311c9ca94a2.jpg?v=1782842569","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-skeleton-pocket-watch-18k-yellow-gold-blue-enamel-ring","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}