Audemars Piguet Disco Volante

Audemars Piguet Manual Wind Skeleton Dial 18k YG

A popular timepiece originating in the 1950s and remaining in production until the late '60s, the Audemars Piguet Disco Volante ("Flying Disc" in Italian) is a casual take on the luxurious designs that had dominated the wristwatch market for the better part of 50 years. A desirable timepiece in its day, the Disco Volante was beloved by collectors for its unique aesthetic and lean profile. Thanks to the ultra-thin skeletonized AP cal. 2003 powering it, this Disco Volante measures in at around 4mm thick – a truly remarkable achievement for the time. This slim profile, combined with its thick saucer-like multi-textured bezel, gave the Disco Volante a futuristic design that proved to be wonderfully popular with collectors at the time. Whilst it is an incredible piece of horological engineering, the Disco Volante's most vital asset is perhaps its presence on the wrist. While the Disco Volante is a rare and desirable collection in and of itself, this particular example is noteworthy due to its absolute rarity, with no other examples bearing the same skeletonized dial and movement combination coming to market, at least to our knowledge. With its textured bezel, skeletonized dial and movement, integrated crown, silky 18kt yellow gold bracelet, and exhibition caseback – a rarity for this collection - this Disco Volante is as aesthetically pleasing as they come and wears fantastically as it hugs your wrist and announces itself as a true piece of horological excellence. Brand : Audemars Piguet Dimensions : 32mm Model : Disco Volante Movement : Manual-wind Reference : N/A Bracelet : 18kt yellow gold bracelet Year : Circa 1950s Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver (Skeletonized) THE DIAL Boasting a perfect view of its skeletonized movement, this Disco Volante example completely lacks a dial in just about every sense of the word, resulting in an incredibly unique display. THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring a razor-thin case and movement, the Disco Volante was a groundbreaking innovation for its time, and today it remains a hallmark of AP's distinctive design talents, with this example's multi-textured bezel showcasing their ability to add flair to what is already a unique timepiece. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.