127 Audemars Piguet Special and Refined, Art Deco Pocket Watch, in Platinum and Diamonds, Silver Roman Numbers Dial, With Box

Estimate: €6,000 –⁠ 12,000

Model: Pocket Watch
Case Material: Platinum and Diamonds
Year: 1930's
Movement: Manual
Case N°: 13 935
Dimensions: 43 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Box and Chain Fob

The pocket watch has a long and rich history reaching back to the late 15th century, and is a technical marvel from which the modern wristwatch evolved. Whether they are with complications or “time only”, pocket watches represent a fundamental part of watchmaking and over the years have seen their style evolve more and more, both in the use of unusual shapes and by embellishing them with rare stones. Above all the Deco period was a source of great inspiration, giving life to objects that were often essential but made magnificent for small details. In lovely original condition, the platinum case of the lot here offered represents a very rare example of Audemars’s pocket watch. Very elegant and subtile, the solid case has been embellished on the bend with brilliant cut diamonds that recalls those present on the chain fob and the crown, set with a large diamond. The essential silvered dial with big black Roman numerals is perfect for its readability. Further testimony to how sparingly this watch has been kept is its original box.