Here's Something You Don't See Often: A 1940s Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph From Audemars Piguet

There is a reason AP is AP, and today that reason is the Royal Oak. But, years before we saw that crazy expensive piece of steel hit the street, Audemars made some very serious complicated watches, though you rarely see them surface when compared to those from Patek Philippe and even Vacheron Constantin. When they do, though, they make a splash. For example, an oversized AP chronograph pulled down $386,000 at Christies last year.

At Antiquorum Geneva is this TRIPLE DATE, CHRONOGRAPH & MOON PHASE in yellow gold dating to 1942, a watch that is just a really cool and really rare piece from Audemars. It is not a perpetual calendar, but the fact that it is this complicated and so early makes it really special. Again, you just do not see these from AP.

Pre-sale estimates for this exceptional AP is $65,000-$90,000 and you can see more details right here.

BTW, wouldn't you love to see AP come out with a watch like this today?


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