Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18k Diamond Black 1970s

448.858.000

Here we have a very rare and at the same time most interesting pieces from Audemars Piguet.

The 18k white gold case measuring 33 mm in diameter is in sharp condition and refined with a very unique 18k white gold smooth bracelet. The icing on the cake is the rare deep black dial and the bezel with 60 factory diamonds.

Inside we find the ultra-thin Cal 2121 that AP first developed in conjunction with case maker LeCoultre in 1967 and used for many years in their ultra-thin dress watches from 1970 to 2011. Thinnest selfwinding calibre with central rotor and date indication of its time (3.05 mm).

– wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference –

DIAL:

  • original never touched black dial in flawless condition
  • original hands & crown

BRACELET & CLASP:

  • 18k white gold AP bracelet is fitting up to a 19 cm and is slightly adjustable at the clasp (around 1 cm) / 1.8 mm thick
  • major adjustments have to be made by a goldsmith
  • 18k white gold AP clasp

CASE:

  • excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
  • 3- body 18k white gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Adea Fontan Sàrl
  • 33 mm (without crown) / 35 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 6.2 mm thick
  • year: late 1970s
  • total weight: 102 g

MOVEMENT:

  • Audemars Piguet Cal. 2121 – automatic
  • 36 jewels, 19800 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
  • professionally serviced 01/2025
  • +3 sec/d / 260°

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