{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-skeleton-pocket-watch-18k-yellow-gold","title":"Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch - 18K Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterclass In Horological Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBefore the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on producing some of the most refined and technically complex dress watches in the world. This 18k yellow gold skeleton pocket watch from the 1970s is a pure expression of that legacy. The art of skeletonization is a severe test of a watchmaker's skill, and this piece demonstrates an extraordinary level of hand-engraving and finishing on every visible surface. This is not merely a watch with a transparent back, but a piece of kinetic sculpture, representing a level of craft that is rarely seen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Open View Of The Caliber 5020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe centerpiece is the gilt brass Caliber 5020, a movement that has been fully skeletonized and intricately hand-engraved. Viewed through sapphire crystals on both sides, the level of detail is comprehensive. The two-body solid gold case with its stepped bezel acts as a simple, elegant frame for the mechanical art within. Against the warm gold of the engraved movement, the black feuille hands provide a sharp, legible contrast. It is a thoughtful and balanced execution of a highly complex concept.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Excellent And Well Preserved Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece is in excellent condition. The 18k yellow gold case is sharp, and the front and back sapphire crystals are clean, offering an unobstructed view of the masterful movement work. The entire watch presents as a well-preserved artifact of high horology from its era. 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\u003eThe Physical Connection To Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA skeleton watch is for the owner who appreciates the machine as much as the time it tells. Because this is a manual-wind piece, the daily ritual of winding it becomes a moment of connection with the hand-finished caliber. It is a tangible link to the watchmaker who spent hours meticulously engraving the plates and bridges. This is a trophy for a collector who understands true luxury is found in the irreplaceable skill of a human hand.\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\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeleton Pocket Watch\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\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\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 1253\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55292545990947,"sku":"11253","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF6304.jpg?v=1782842838","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-skeleton-pocket-watch-18k-yellow-gold","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}