{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-huitieme-18ct-gold-automatic-watch-771130","title":"Vintage Audemars Piguet Huitième 18ct Gold Automatic Watch | c.1990","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet Huitième automatic wristwatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to circa 1990 and crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Huitième represents a wonderfully understated side of vintage Audemars Piguet. Measuring a very wearable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example features a beautifully proportioned round 18ct gold case with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet name engraved prominently into the bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clean silvered dial is finished with applied gold baton hour markers, slender gold hands and centre seconds, with the date displayed through an aperture at three o’clock beneath the applied AP monogram. It’s a restrained design that feels unmistakably late-20th-century AP without being overly formal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is a signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31-jewel automatic mechanical movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is ready to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is fitted to a black leather strap and retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esigned solid 18ct gold Audemars Piguet buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The case, dial, movement and buckle are all signed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51.7g gross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has a reassuring weight for such an elegant 32mm dress watch. The case displays surface scuffs and marks consistent with age and previous wear, while the dial remains in good condition. I would leave those marks rather than polish the case heavily, particularly given the crisp bezel engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also accompanied by an unusually complete collection of accessories, including its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet presentation case, outer box, pouch and instruction booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of a less commonly encountered vintage Audemars Piguet, combining a solid-gold case, automatic movement and exceptionally clean design in proportions that work beautifully today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57624914919797,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/18ct_gold_audemars_pigute_huitieme_watch_6.jpg?v=1791066176","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-huitieme-18ct-gold-automatic-watch-771130","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}