Audemars Piguet Bamboo

AUDEMARS PIGUETDIAMOND BAMBOO

AUDEMARS PIGUET. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET QUARTZ WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CASE NO. C 13879, CIRCA 1980 Movement: Quartz Dial: Grey with diamond-set hour markers Case: 22 mm. wide With: 18k white gold integrated Audemars Piguet bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 140 mm. Emerging during a period of creative renewal for Audemars Piguet following the quartz crisis, the Bamboo reflects the manufacture’s willingness to explore bold and unconventional design. While echoing elements of the Royal Oak through its octagonal case and integrated bracelet, the model distinguishes itself through its sculptural construction. Its bracelet, composed of articulated cylindrical links reminiscent of bamboo stalks, creates a fluid and organic aesthetic, setting it apart as one of the maison’s most distinctive and artistic creations. The present example is crafted in 18K white gold and is further distinguished by its elegant grey dial, enhanced by 11 diamond-set hour markers, offering a refined and harmonious aesthetic.Emerging during a period of creative renewal for Audemars Piguet following the quartz crisis, the Bamboo reflects the manufacture’s willingness to explore bold and unconventional design. While echoing elements of the Royal Oak through its octagonal case and integrated bracelet, the model distinguishes itself through its sculptural construction. Its bracelet, composed of articulated cylindrical links reminiscent of bamboo stalks, creates a fluid and organic aesthetic, setting it apart as one of the maison’s most distinctive and artistic creations. The present example is crafted in 18K white gold and is further distinguished by its elegant grey dial, enhanced by 11 diamond-set hour markers, offering a refined and harmonious aesthetic.