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A wonderful AP single button chronograph
In two weeks, Christie's will sell this remarkable single-button or ‘monopusher’ chronograph with a platinum ‘Coussin Tortue’ (turtle cushion) shaped case.
It is one of the first three chronograph wristwatches produced by Audemars Piguet in the 1930s and one of the two with a platinum case (the other one had a white gold case).
It is also the only one of the three to appear in public since their manufacture almost 100 years ago.
Powering the watch is calibre 11GCCV, one of the smallest chronograph movements ever commercialised by Audemars Piguet.
The balance cock being engraved with the three-letter importer identification code 'BXP', this chronograph was evidently intended for the US market.
Owned by Rabbi Max Schenk, former president of the New York Rabbinical Council, who died in 1974, it was bequeathed to his son-in-law, Dr. Herbert Hechtman, and then passed on to the next generation in 2024.
The timepiece has been returned to the Audemars Piguet manufacture for a complete restoration.
Below are pages 148-149 of the book Audemars Piguet: 20th Century Complicated Wristwatches.
Owned by Rabbi Max Schenk, former president of the New York Rabbinical Council, who died in 1974, it was bequeathed to his son-in-law, Dr. Herbert Hechtman, and then passed on to the next generation in 2024.
The timepiece has been returned to the Audemars Piguet manufacture for a complete restoration.
Below are pages 148-149 of the book Audemars Piguet: 20th Century Complicated Wristwatches.
I imagine that photograph 183 corresponds to the other platinum chronograph, but I couldn't be sure.
What do you think about this timepiece, regardless of its rarity and historical importance?
What do you think about this timepiece, regardless of its rarity and historical importance?
Do you like it?
I personally do, and very much so!
Thanks for looking.
Best, Emmanuel
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A wonderful AP single button chronograph
In two weeks, Christie's will sell this remarkable single-button or ‘monopusher’ chronograph with a platinum ‘ Coussin Tortue ’ (turtle cushion) shaped case . It is one of the first three chronograph wristwatches produced by Audemars Piguet in the 1930s a...
Wow thanks for sharing
These vintage delights are horological milestones. Imagine if they made this today! Peter
My pleasure, Peter!
I would clearly be in love if they made such a timepiece today! Best, Emmanuel
It’s a pity that no “live” photo has been posted on IG
as it sometimes happens before an auction. If I could, I’d love to see this watch in person. Best, Emmanuel
