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Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch BA35729 - 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby

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The Art Of Openworking
The reference BA35729 is an artifact from a time when Audemars Piguet's identity was rooted in high jewelry and complex decorative arts. In an era increasingly dominated by the steel sports watch, this piece was a deliberate statement. Creating a pocket watch of this caliber was a tribute to the brand's own history, a demonstration of skills that had been honed for over a century. It's a piece built not for the wrist, but for close appreciation of the watchmaker's and jeweler's craft, representing a part of the Audemars Piguet legacy that stands entirely separate from the Royal Oak.
A Caliber Revealed And Framed
The defining feature of this pocket watch is the complete skeletonization of its manual-wind movement. Every component has been meticulously openworked and hand-engraved, transforming the functional caliber into a delicate gold sculpture. There's no traditional dial; the mechanics are the display. This intricate work is framed by a bezel set with a vibrant combination of brilliant-cut diamonds and rich, red rubies. The 45mm 18K yellow gold case provides the substance and weight to anchor this display of high craft.
Flawless Setting And Original Details
The diamond and ruby-set bezel is immaculate, with all stones present, secure in their settings, and brilliant. This pocket watch remains in excellent condition, a clear indicator of careful ownership and storage. The 18K yellow gold case is clean, showing only minimal signs of handling. It's accompanied by its original hang tag, which confirms the reference number BA35729. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Reminder Of Uncompromised Craft
The BA35729 represents a level of hand-finishing and decorative skill that has become exceedingly rare. Its value isn't tied to practicality but to the enduring appeal of high craft from one of watchmaking's most respected houses. For a serious collection, it provides a direct link to Audemars Piguet's pre-Royal Oak identity, a period when the brand's mastery of jewelry and movement finishing was its primary calling card. This piece holds its ground by being an object of uncompromising artistry.
Key Specs
Reference: BA35729
Model: Skeleton Pocket Watch
Era: 1980s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 45mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Diamond and Ruby Set
Dial: Openworked Gold Skeleton
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 32.6g
Includes: Original Hang Tag
SKU: 1848
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.


Key Specifications
Reference: BA35729
Model: Skeleton Pocket Watch
Era: 1980s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 45mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Diamond and Ruby Set
Dial: Openworked Gold Skeleton
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 32.6g
Includes: Original Hang Tag
SKU: 1848