A very special Audemars Piguet
This 1940s Audemars Piguet model features several wonderful details : Strong pierced “ spider ” lugs Bezel with four vertical prominences or “ guards ” protecting a thick crystal A hand-wound 13 ligne “ VZ ” movement : VZSS (small seconds) or VZSSC (cente...
I couldn’t tell. I’ve never read anything
relating the Code to this 1940s model… Best, Emmanuel
Yes, I definitely see what you mean.
But I don’t think I’ve ever read an article pointing out this connection. Best, Emmanuel
I understand how you feel about the crystal guards being disruptive.
For me, it's part of the charm, but strange charm indeed. Best, Emmanuel
These lugs!! More beauties from the archives.
I fancy that large balance wheel, too. Thanks!
Yes, the lugs and the balance wheel
are wonderful. AP’s archives are full of treasures. Best, Emmanuel
I love interesting cases
IMO a big weakness of the current crop of indies is boring cases! Loads of wonderful vintage pieces they could borrow from like this ap
I completely agree with you.
Even if the case of the RRCC, which was made by Jean-Pierre Hagmann is very nice, although very classic. Best, Emmanuel
Love how these jeweler made cases are mostly unique
All these pieces have slightly different details (e.g. the knurled crown is protuding on the third one, not so on the 2nd one; the lugs on the third one have a gap between lugs and case). That, the bezel and dial configuration, makes them unique pieces! T...
I fully agree with you concerning the jeweller made cases.
You might be right concerning the dial of the 1st example: with these 1940s pieces, who knows what happened during the past 80 years? Best, Emmanuel